New Zealand hasbanned a racist manifesto written by thesuspected terroristof two mosque shootings in Christchurch that killed 50 people.
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Declaration of victory marks end of ‘caliphate’
The announcement of victory over the Islamic State group in Syria marks the end of the extremists’ self-styled caliphate, a proto-state in which they held millions hostage to their dark and brutal vision. (March 23)
Large crowds gather in London to protest Brexit
Thousands of people gathered in the center of London Saturday to demand a second Brexit referendum so that Britons can rethink whether they want to leave the European Union. (March 23)
American-backed Syrian force declares victory over Islamic State
The Islamic State group lost its final sliver of territory in Syria, the U.S.-backed Syrian Democratic Forces said Saturday.
New Zealand shootings: Family of slain boy visits Christchurch mosque as it reopens
The family of a slain 3-year-old boy and a Jordanian prince are among those visiting a New Zealand mosque as it reopens for the first time since a terrorist killed 42 people there.
These countries have the strictest gun laws
In Singapore, the punishment for having a gun is to be beaten with canes with no less than six strokes.
New Zealand ends a week of grief with action and embrace of Muslim community after shootings
The shootings at two mosques in New Zealand on March 15 that left 50 dead and dozens more injured have forever changed the face of New Zealand.
Huge, inflatable dead mouse floats into Hong Kong
A massive inflatable reminiscent of a dead mouse is towed into Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, attracting a crowd of locals and visitors.
Mount Everest glaciers are melting. And it’s exposing the bodies of dead climbers
Global warming is causing glaciers on Mount Everest to melt, say experts. And it’s also exposing the bodies of dead climbers.
Cameras record moment of China plant explosion
Warning: Some viewers may find this video disturbing. The death toll in an explosion at a chemical plant in eastern China has risen to 44.