Mar 20 Funerals for victims of New Zealand mosque attacks begin By Nick Perry, Juliet Williams, Kristen Gelineau, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 19 Christchurch harbored white supremacists before massacre By Stephen Wright, Associated Press The New Zealand city where a self-proclaimed racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its picturesque meandering river and English heritage. For decades, Christchurch has also been the center of the country's small but… Continue reading
Mar 18 Watch 3:01 Amid shock and grief, New Zealand vows to tighten gun rules The shocking massacre of 50 people attending Friday prayers at mosques in Christchurch has rocked New Zealand and the world. Authorities have revealed that the suspected shooter purchased four of his five guns online from the country’s biggest gun supplier. Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch 6:38 How social media platforms reacted to viral video of New Zealand shootings Amid the many questions swirling around the New Zealand mosque shootings is whether Facebook and other digital platforms acted swiftly enough to stop video footage of the attacks from circulating. These social media giants are already facing scrutiny for enabling… Continue watching
Mar 18 Defiant vigil starts healing in New Zealand after massacre By Kristen Gelineau, Juliet Williams, Stephen Wright, Associated Press They came together as one, more than 1,000 students from rival Christchurch schools and different religions, joining voices to honor the 50 lives lost in a massacre that has deeply wounded the cozy New Zealand city. Continue reading
Mar 16 Stories of the victims of the New Zealand mosque attack By Associated Press An attack on a New Zealand mosque took the lives of 49 worshippers Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings. Here are the stories of the lives lost and those who… Continue reading
Mar 16 Donate, organize or show up: How to help after the New Zealand massacre By Maea Lenei Buhre As details about the shooting continue to emerge and the victims are identified, here are some ways you can help their families and communities. Continue reading
Mar 16 When gunman advanced on New Zealand mosque, Abdul Aziz ran at him By Nick Perry, Associated Press 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!”… Continue reading
Mar 16 As New Zealand shooter appears in court, world rallies behind Muslim communities By Juliet Williams, Nick Perry, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 15 After New Zealand massacre, Trump downplays white nationalism threat By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Trump expressed sympathy for the victims who died at "places of worship turned into scenes of evil killing." But he declined to join expressions of mounting concern about white nationalism. Continue reading