Christchurch

Facebook now warns users if exposed to 'extremist content'

The world's largest social media network has long been under pressure from lawmakers and civil rights groups to combat extremism on its platforms.

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A Facebook logo is displayed on a smartphone in this illustration taken January 6, 2020
Flowers are seen near the site of Friday's shooting, outside Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand March 19, 2019

NZ police warned of another mosque threat before Christchurch shooting

"The police had enough intelligence to warrant a coordinated national strategy," an Islamic group claimed.

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Brenton Tarrant, charged for murder in relation to the mosque attacks, is seen in the dock during his appearance in the Christchurch District Court, New Zealand March 16, 2019

NZ mosque shooter pleads guilty to 51 charges of murder

Brenton Tarrant, who appeared by video link, admitted to 51 charges of murder, 40 charges of attempted murder and one charge of committing a terrorist act.

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Flowers are seen near the site of Friday's shooting, outside Al Noor mosque in Christchurch, New Zealand March 19, 2019

New Zealand bans video game glorifying Christchurch mosque shooting

"The games producers will try to dress their work up as satire but this game is no joke. It crosses the line."

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Women’s March leader: U.S. 'Jewish Establishment’ caused NZ attacks

Bob Bland apologized for sharing a Facebook post blaming American Jewish Establishment for Christchurch massacre.

MARCH 25, 2019ByMARCY OSTER/JTA
Women's March National Co-Chair Bob Bland poses for a portrait at the Women's Convention in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. October 29, 2017.

My Word: The Ides of March in Christchurch

MARCH 21, 2019ByLIAT COLLINS
Relatives and family members of Naeem Rashid who was killed along with his son Talha Naeem in the Christchurch mosque attack in New Zealand, pray during a condolence gathering at the family's home in Abbottabad, Pakistan March 17, 2019