Pacific April 3, 2019 The Latest: 50 murder counts filed on mosque attack suspect The Latest on the man charged in the New Zealand mosque attacks (all times local): 4:15 p.m. Police say the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks will face 50 murder charges and 39 attempted murder charges at his court appearance on Friday.
RELIGION April 3, 2019 New Zealand police say man who died backed mosque killings Police say a man who apparently killed himself during a standoff with police in Christchurch, New Zealand, had posed a "significant threat" to the community and supported the actions of the mosque gunman, although he didn't have a direct connection to him.
Pacific April 2, 2019 Crusaders drop knights, consider name change in Super Rugby The Crusaders Super Rugby team has dispensed with the knights on horseback which have been traditional mascots in pre-match entertainment after attacks on two mosques in Christchurch provoked criticism of the name and symbolism.
RELIGION April 2, 2019 Australian senator censured for blaming Muslim victims An Australian senator has been censured by his colleagues for seeking to blame the victims of last month's mosque shootings and vilify Muslims.
Middle East April 2, 2019 UN chief meets with Egypt's top cleric, decries hate speech The U.N. chief has expressed solidarity with Muslims world over during a visit to Cairo, denouncing hate speech and racism, as well as anti-Semitism.
RELIGION April 2, 2019 Australian senator slammed over mosque shooting comments The Australian senator whose comments about the New Zealand mosque shootings led to him having an egg cracked on his head by a teenage boy has faced a stinging attack in the first sitting of Australia's Parliament since last month's attacks.
Pacific April 1, 2019 New Zealand lawmakers pass initial vote for new gun controls New Zealand lawmakers have voted overwhelmingly in favor of new gun control measures during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week.
Middle East April 1, 2019 Family asks Australian gov't to help man leave Egypt The family of an Australian man who's been detained in Egypt for more than a year has called on the Australian government to help get him out of the country.
TERRORISM April 1, 2019 New Zealand initiates bill to ban guns used in terror attack New Zealand's government has introduced a bill to ban the types of weapons used by a terrorist to kill 50 people at two mosques.
Australia March 31, 2019 3 Australian orphans reportedly found in Syrian camp Australia's prime minister says he won't put officials in danger by retrieving three orphaned Australian children of a convicted terrorist who have reportedly been found in a Syrian refugee camp.
Australia March 30, 2019 Christchurch hosts 1st big sports event since mosque attacks More than 10,000 people attended a National Rugby League match between Manly and the New Zealand Warriors on Saturday in the first major sports event which Christchurch has hosted since the March 15 shootings at two mosques left 50 dead.