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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern (Photo: AFP)

After mosque massacre, NZ PM vows review of gun laws

Ardern also confirmed that the gunman and two suspected associates who were also arrested had not been on the radar of any intelligence agencies.

17 Mar 2019 3:40 AM

At least 49 worshippers were killed on Friday in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque. (Photo:AP)

7 Indians, 2 of Indian origin still missing after New Zealand mosque shootouts

India's HC in New Zealand said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons.

16 Mar 2019 4:49 PM

The Friday massacre at two New Zealand mosques, live-streamed to the world, was not the first time that violent crimes have been broadcast on the internet. (Representational Image)

NZ gun incident shows how social media is used to share violent videos

Frustrated with years of similar obscene online crises, politicians around the globe voiced the same conclusion: social media is failing.

16 Mar 2019 10:25 AM

'They were not on any watchlists either here or in Australia,' she said. (Photo:AP)

'Our gun laws will change,' vows NZ PM Jacinda Ardern

New Zealand's prime minister vowed to toughen the country's gun laws.

16 Mar 2019 8:49 AM

A raft of further charges are expected. (Photo: AFP)

Brenton Terrant impassive as he is charged in court for mosque shooting

An extremist who rampaged through two mosques in Christchurch killing 49 worshippers appeared in court.

16 Mar 2019 8:36 AM

At least 49 were killed and 20 were injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. (Photo: File)

Christchurch mass shooting: Gunman put live video on Facebook

The gunman fires dozens of bullets at people trying to run away or lying down in huddled groups in corners of the rooms.

16 Mar 2019 6:48 AM

This image taken from the alleged shooter’s video, which was filmed on Friday, shows him as he drives and he looks over to three guns on the passenger side of his vehicle in New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

49 killed in racial ‘terror’ attack on 2 mosques in New Zealand

Rightwing “terrorist” and prime attacker Brenton Tarrant, apparently, livestreamed the assault that triggered a lockdown of the New Zealand city.

16 Mar 2019 2:02 AM

9 Indians missing in New Zealand shootings; 1 identified from Hyderabad

The Indian High Commission in New Zealand also offered help to Indians via social media.

15 Mar 2019 8:19 PM

At least 49 worshippers were killed in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch. (Photo:AP)

Aus PM condemns terror attacks in New Zealand, says terrorists dont deserve names

Australian Prime Minister on Friday said he cannot understand how anyone who would engage in such hate and violence can be called a 'human.'

15 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

This image taken from the shooter’s video, which was filmed Friday, March 15, 2019, shows him as he drives and he looks over to three guns on the passenger side of his vehicle in New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

Brenton Tarrant: ‘A regular white man’ who wanted to rid Europe of immigrants

New Zealand mosque shooter said attack that killed 49 was to avenge death of Swedish girl.

15 Mar 2019 2:20 PM

4 people in custody as NZ mourn amid Christchurch mosque shooting

Four people - one woman and three men - have been taken into custody in relation to the gruesome shootings at two mosques in New Zealand.

15 Mar 2019 11:14 AM

Witnesses told media that a man dressed in a military-style, camouflage outfit, and carrying an automatic rifle had started randomly shooting people. (Photo:AP)

'There was blood everywhere,' says eyewitness in NZ mosque shooting

Multiple fatalities were inflicted at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch.

15 Mar 2019 10:10 AM

Local media said there were multiple casualties at one mosque and that another had been evacuated. (Photo:AP)

Bangladesh cricket team narrowly escapes mosque shooting: Official

Bangladesh's cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch.

15 Mar 2019 8:42 AM

A man who claimed responsibility for the shootings said in a manifesto that he was a 28-year-old white Australian who came to New Zealand only to plan and train for the attack. (Photo: AP)

‘Darkest day’: 49 dead in NZ mosque shootings, gunman an Australian

Australian PM Morrison said gunman is a citizen of his country and called shooter an 'extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist'.

15 Mar 2019 8:26 AM

Pell, who has maintained his innocence and plans to appeal, appeared in a Melbourne court after being convicted on five offences including oral rape and molestation of the boys in 1996-1997. (Photo: AP | File)

Australian Cardinal jailed for 6 years for sexually abusing choirboys

The cardinal faced a maximum 50 years in prison for the five charges.

13 Mar 2019 9:21 AM

Bishop, who was Australia's first female foreign minister and deputy leader of the Liberal Party. (Photo:AP)

Melanie Trump mistook me for a politician's partner: Former Australia FM

Australia's former foreign minister says she was mistaken for the spouse of a politician by US First Lady Melania Trump.

11 Mar 2019 3:09 PM

Her ex-boyfriend has also died in a road accident that appeared deliberate, they said. (Photo:Facebook)

Body of an Indian dentist with stab wounds found in suitcase

Preethi Reddy's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in her car parked in an eastern Sydney street, New South Wales Police said.

06 Mar 2019 10:21 AM

Once among Pope Francis' closest advisors and the most senior Catholic cleric ever convicted of child sex crimes, Pell is facing up to 50 years in prison. (Photo:AP)

Australian cardinal challenges custody after being convicted of sex crimes

Angry protesters called Cardinal George Pell a 'maggot' and a 'monster' on Wednesday.

27 Feb 2019 8:41 AM

The trial ran for five weeks in Victoria county Court. (Photo:AP)

Top Vatican cleric Cardinal Pell convicted of child sex abuse

Australia's senior most Catholic cleric Cardinal George Pell has been found guilty of five counts of child sexual assault.

26 Feb 2019 8:22 AM

The authorities were forced to open floodgates late Sunday, unleashing what they called 'dangerous and high velocity flows' (Representational Image)

Crocodiles out on streets in Australia after devastating floods

Australia's tropical north typically experiences heavy rains during the monsoons, but the recent downpour has far exceeded normal levels.

04 Feb 2019 3:18 PM

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