World Mar 21 New Zealand to ban ‘military-style’ guns after mosque attacks New Zealand's prime minister said the nation will ban semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines and will implement a gun buyback program.
World Mar 20 Funerals for victims of New Zealand mosque attacks begin The funerals of Khalid Mustafa, 44, and Hamza Mustafa, 15, came five days after a white supremacist gunned down 50 worshippers at two mosques in Christchurch.
World Mar 19 Families gather for burials of New Zealand attack victims Relatives of those killed had been anxiously awaiting word on when they could bury their loved ones. New Zealand Police Commissioner Mike Bush said police have now formally identified and released the remains of 21 of those killed.
World Mar 16 When gunman advanced on New Zealand mosque, Abdul Aziz ran at him When the gunman advanced toward the mosque, killing those in his path, Abdul Aziz didn’t hide. Instead, he picked up the first thing he could find, a credit card machine, and ran outside screaming “Come here!”…
World Mar 16 As New Zealand shooter appears in court, world rallies behind Muslim communities Some offered rides to the grocery store or volunteered to walk with their Muslim neighbors if they felt unsafe. In online forums, people discussed Muslim food restrictions as they prepared to drop off meals for those affected.
World Mar 15 At least 49 dead in New Zealand mosque shootings, suspect charged with murder Worshipers were attending Friday prayers at two separate mosques in Christchurch when they were targeted in what appears to be a racist attack.