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Syrian Refugee, Son Buried as New Zealand Bids Adieu to Victims of Christchurch Shootings
An Australian white supremacist gunned down 50 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in the southern city of Christchurch last Friday in a killing spree that he live-streamed and which has sparked global revulsion.
Facebook Says Not a Single User Flagged Livestream of New Zealand Mosque Shooting
Facebook said the gunman's live 17-minute broadcast was viewed fewer than 200 times and the first user report didn't come in until 12 minutes after it ended.
Hero Refugee Chased Gunman Away from New Zealand Mosque
Aziz and his sons were worshipping at the mosque when the attack happened. He had hurled a credit card machine at the attacker Brenton Tarrant, and then picked up an empty shotgun to draw him away from other worshippers.
New Zealand PM Wants Facebook, Youtube to Answer How Mosque Attack Was Live Streamed
The stream, lasting 17 minutes, was shared repeatedly on YouTube and Twitter, and internet platforms were scrambling to remove videos being reposted of the gruesome scenes.
Australian Town Holds Funeral for 80-year-old Saltwater Crocodile
They said their late husband and father — a zookeeper and conservationist — would have been the proudest of Cardwell residents for accepting the croc as a part of their town.
In Court on Charges of Murder, New Zealand Shooter Smirks, Flashes 'White Power Sign'
Flashing an upside-down 'okay' signal, a white power symbol used globally, he smirked in his prison clothes, when media photographed him in the dock, flanked by two police officers.
Invaders from India, Enemies in East: New Zealand Shooter's Post After a Q&A Session With Himself
The self-described 'ethno-nationalist' said that he supports US President Donald Trump 'as a symbol of renewed white identity and common purpose' and also took 'inspiration' from other right-wing extremists.
Pakistan Owes China $10 Billon for Construction of Gwadar Port, Other Projects, Says Top US General
The strategic Gwadar Port in Balochistan province is being built by China under the multi-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
‘Let's Get This Party Started’: Chilling Words of New Zealand Gunman Seconds Before Massacre Began
In a 'manifesto' he shared on Twitter, the gunman said he chose immigrants because he saw them as invaders who would replace the white race. He predicted he would feel no remorse for their deaths.
UK MPs Reject Amendment Calling for Second Brexit Referendum
The vote on the amendment was indicative and would not have been legally binding if it had passed. It also doesn't rule out the possibility of Parliament revisiting the idea down the line.
UK Set for Another Major Brexit Vote to Rule Out No-deal Exit
The motion tabled by Theresa May to be voted on Wednesday evening read, "This House declines to approve leaving the European Union without a withdrawal agreement and a framework on the future relationship on 29 March."
Not a Cozy Relationship But Ties Between Boeing and Aviation Enthusiast Trump Run Deep
US President Trump has used Boeing products and sites as a backdrop for major announcements over the course of his presidency. Trump has also put pressure on U.S. allies to buy products from Boeing.
Donald Trump Defends 'Tim Apple' Comment, Says He Was Saving Time
Trump said that he quickly referred to Tim + Apple as Tim/Apple as an easy way to save time & words.
Trade Ties in Focus as Iranian President Hassan Rouhani Begins First Iraq Visit
Hassan Rouhani's visit also signalled to Washington and Gulf Arab allies that, in the face of US sanctions reimposed after the US pullout from world powers' nuclear deal with Iran, Tehran still plays a dominant role in Iraqi politics.
Ethiopia Mourns Crash Victims as Boeing 737 Max 8 Aircraft's 'Black Box' Found
An Ethiopian Airlines official, however, said that the box was partially damaged and 'we will see what we can retrieve from it.' Forensic experts from Israel have arrived to help with the investigation.
Ethiopian Airlines Grounds its Boeing 737 MAX 8 Fleet Day After Fatal Crash
Ethiopian Airlines has grounded the fleet of four 737 MAX 8 jets. Meanwhile, China on Monday ordered its airlines to suspend operations of their 737 MAX 8 jets by 6 pm.