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
Mar 15 Watch 3:52 New Zealand mosque suspect embraced white supremacy, previous acts of hate Christchurch, New Zealand’s second-largest city, was the site of horrific carnage Friday, as a gunman stormed two mosques during Friday prayers, killing at least 49 people and injuring dozens more. Police arrested the alleged shooter, who cited other mass killings… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 11:59 Shields and Brooks on New Zealand massacre, 2020 Democrats’ ideology Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze the week's news, including hate and tragedy in New Zealand, President Trump’s aggressive and “reckless” rhetoric and the latest updates from the field of… Continue watching
Mar 15 WATCH: New Zealand prime minister says shooting suspect was a licensed gun owner By Associated Press Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said earlier Friday that the terrorist attack marked "one of New Zealand's darkest days."… Continue reading
Mar 15 WATCH: Council on American-Islamic Relations calls on Trump to condemn New Zealand attacks as terrorism By Gretchen Frazee The suspected killer published a 74-page manifesto that referenced Trump, saying he supported the U.S. president as a symbol of "renewed white identity" but not as “a policy maker and leader.”… Continue reading
Mar 15 What we know about the New Zealand mosque shootings By Gretchen Frazee At least 49 people have been killed and dozens wounded in an apparent racist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand. Continue reading
Mar 15 At least 49 dead in New Zealand mosque shootings, suspect charged with murder By Mark Baker, Nick Perry, Associated Press Worshipers were attending Friday prayers at two separate mosques in Christchurch when they were targeted in what appears to be a racist attack. Continue reading
Oct 25 5 good news stories from around the world By Larisa Epatko Libyan war widows learn to earn a living, and a pilot in South Africa is teaching girls to soar. Continue reading
Feb 20 New Zealand is a school choice utopia. But do students perform better? By Sarah Butrymowicz, The Hechinger Report New Zealand’s history of total school choice offers the U.S. some key lessons. Continue reading
Oct 25 U.S. Ambassador Brown accepts advice after conduct complaint By Associated Press U.S. Ambassador Scott Brown told a New Zealand website Wednesday that he accepted advice that he should be more culturally aware after a U.S. inquiry into his conduct at a Peace Corps event in Samoa. Continue reading