Facebook set to restrict livestreaming post New Zealand attack
Internet | Mar 31, 2019, 11:05 AM ISTFacebook came under pressure after a white man livestreamed a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch on Facebook Live.
Facebook came under pressure after a white man livestreamed a terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch on Facebook Live.
A state of emergency has been announced in the South Islands of New Zealand after the bridge over Waiho river washed away due to torrential rain and gale force winds.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Thursday announced a ban of “military-style” semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines like those used in the shootings at Christchurch mosques last week.
Naeem Rashid, a resident of Jinnahabad in Abbottabad and a professor in New Zealand, was present at the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch when the terrorist opened fire on Friday and killed 50 worshippers.
An attack on a New Zealand mosque took the lives of 50 worshippers Friday and left dozens more wounded when a white supremacist opened fire and live-streamed the shootings. Here are the stories of some of those killed and wounded.
Confirming the demise of five Indians in the Christchurch attack, Indian High Commission said that it has set up a helpline for the families of victims. The families can call round the clock on this number.
Post the horrendous terror attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, many prominent figures from around the world are condemning this cowardly act of terrorism.
India's High Commission in New Zealand on Saturday said that it has been pursuing with local authorities whereabouts of seven Indians and two Indian-origin persons after the terror attacks on two Christchurch mosques.
In announcing the cancellation of the third Test, New Zealand Cricket chief executive made clear that the events had forever changed the way in which the country approaches the security of sporting teams.
The Bangladesh cricket team touring New Zealand had a narrow escape as the entire team had gone to one of the mosques near Hagley Park for Friday prayers.
"Strongly condemning" the terror attack on the mosques in New Zealand, Prime Minister Khan tweeted: This reaffirms what we have always maintained: that terrorism does not have a religion. Prayers go to the victims and their families.
At least 49 people were killed in mass shootings at two mosques full of worshippers attending Friday prayers on what the prime minister called “one of New Zealand’s darkest days.”
Police Commissioner Mike Bush said the four arrested people comprised three men and one woman.
Bangladesh cricketer Tamim Iqbal took to Twitter and said that the "entire team got saved from active shooters" and that the experience was "frightening".
By crossing the 8K mark, the right-handed batsman also became the fourth fastest to reach the milestone after Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers and former India captain Sourav Ganguly.
Craig McMillan has been holding the position for the past five years.
Spinner Akila Dananjaya, who is awaiting the results of a reported suspect action, has been omitted from the squad.
Sonam’s body was found by surfers at White Rock beach. Just days before the body was found, her two mobile phones were recovered from Island Bay beach, following which the police intensified its search operation, a report said.
Ardern who brought her daughter Neve to the hall was seen cuddling and kissing her, with her partner Clarke Gayford sitting beside her.
Bradburn, who played seven Tests and 11 ODIs for New Zealand, has been coaching Scotland since April 2014 and feels that it would be a great opportunity to coach his home nation.
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