Mar 16 New Zealand gunman entranced with Ottoman sites in Europe By Jovana Gec, Associated Press The white supremacist suspected in the mosque shootings that left at least 49 people dead in New Zealand had traveled to the Balkans in the past three years, where he toured historic sites and apparently studied battles between Christians and… 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 French rioters set fire to Paris bank; mother, child saved By Thomas Adamson, Angela Charlton, Associated Press French yellow vest protesters set life-threatening fires, smashed up luxury stores and clashed with police Saturday in the 18th straight weekend of demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron. Large plumes of smoke rose above the rioting on Paris’ landmark Champs-Elysees Avenue,… 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 What the New Zealand shootings tell us about the rise in hate crimes By Gretchen Frazee People who study extremism say attacks against immigrants and Muslims have been on the rise as anti-immigrant views have gained traction across the world. 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 11:31 Why alleged New Zealand mosque killer represents a broader ‘social movement’ Deadly terror attacks in New Zealand Friday caused global shock, but the extreme anti-immigrant, white supremacist ideology of the suspected Australian gunman is not new. Judy Woodruff talks to Humera Khan of Muflehun, a nonprofit fighting hate and extremism, University… Continue watching
Mar 15 Watch 4:40 News Wrap: Trump issues first veto; North Korea warns it may restart missile testing In our news wrap Friday, President Trump cast the first veto of his administration. The action was in response to Congress’ resolution to block Trump’s national emergency declaration over immigration at the U.S. border with Mexico. Meanwhile, North Korea is… Continue watching