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Christchurch shooting: "They are us," say New Zealand PM Ardern

Many echo New Zealand's PM Jacinda Ardern's thoughts about those affected from the Christchurch shooting, saying "they are us."
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Many directly affected by the may be migrants to New Zealand or even refugees, says PM Jacinda Ardern. ," says

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What has happened in Christchurch is an extraordinary act of unprecedented violence. It has no place in New Zealand. Many of those affected will be members of our migrant communities – New Zealand is their home – they are us.

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: "I'm 66 and I never thought in my life I would live to see something like this," says an eyewitness who helped an injured man call his wife on the phone during New Zealand's

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This wheelchair user was in the Masjid Al Noor mosque when the happened in New Zealand. Here's what he saw

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1/4 Due to the ongoing serious firearms incident in Central Christchurch Police would like to remind all parents and caregivers that schools across the city remain in lock down.There is no timeframe at this stage for when the lock down will be lifted. The children are being...

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Opening batsman for Bangladesh's cricket team , Tamim Iqbal , marked the team as safe during the

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“This is and will be one of New Zealand’s darkest days,” says PM Jacinda Ardern. says she cannot confirm the number of casualties from the

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Shocked and strongly condemn the Christchurch, New Zealand, terrorist attack on mosques. This reaffirms what we have always maintained: that terrorism does not have a religion. Prayers go to the victims and their families.

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: Mohamed Jama, former president of Masjid Al Noor mosque, describes New Zealand's suspect: He dressed like the military and had a "machine gun of M16"

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Out of respect and in condolence for all those killed in the terrorist attack in New Zealand, I have asked for flags to be flown at half-mast.

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Christchurch, we stand with you during this time. Our thoughts and sympathies are with everyone affected by today's tragedy. Stay strong. Kia Kaha. 🖤

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We are deeply saddened by the shooting tragedy in city and our thoughts go out to all those involved. We are offering flexibility to anyone booked to travel to or from Christchurch today. More information

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is an incredibly powerful statement, on multiple levels.

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Shocked and saddened by the news of what happened in Christchurch - all our solidarity goes to the Muslim community in New Zealand and beyond

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The people of New Zealand are in the hearts and minds of New York City tonight as heartbreaking reports continue out of Christchurch. Our love and prayers are with all impacted by the horrific attack at these mosques.

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