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RELIGION March 21, 2019

The Latest: Australia ups its scrutiny of white supremacists

The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand (all times local): 3 p.m.

RELIGION March 21, 2019

New Zealand observes Muslim prayer after mosque attacks

People across New Zealand are observing the Muslim call to prayer as the nation reflects on the moment one week ago when 50 people were slaughtered at two mosques.

Middle East March 21, 2019

Erdogan airs mosque gunman video ahead visit by NZ minister

Turkey's president has again screened clips of a video taken by the Christchurch mosque gunman, a day before the foreign minister of New Zealand, which is trying to stop its use, is due to visit Turkey.

Australia March 21, 2019

A closer look at New Zealand's new weapons ban

Only a week after attacks on two mosques in New Zealand killed 50 worshippers, the country has banned sales of "military-style" semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity magazines.

The Americas March 21, 2019

Taiwan leader tours Pacific allies, with Hawaii stopover

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is visiting her island's diplomatic allies in the Pacific on a tour that will end with a stopover in Hawaii.

Australia March 21, 2019

Australia moving 2,000 people from powerful cyclone's path

Australia is evacuating about 2,000 people from part of northern Australia ahead of a powerful cyclone expected to hit on Saturday.

RELIGION March 20, 2019

The Latest: New Zealand bans all assault weapons immediately

The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand (all times local): 3 p.m. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand is immediately banning assault rifles, high-capacity magazines and "military style semi-automatic rifles" like the weapons used in last Friday's attacks on two Christchurch mosques.

Middle East March 20, 2019

Australia says tensions with Turkey ease after WWI remarks

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison says tensions between his country and Turkey have eased after conciliatory comments from President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office on Wednesday.

RELIGION March 20, 2019

Thousands likely for first Friday prayer since mosque attack

An imam says he's expecting thousands of people at an emotional Friday prayer service a week after an attack on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand.

Middle East March 20, 2019

Turkey's Erdogan triggers spat with Australia, New Zealand

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, campaigning for votes in local elections this month, has sparked a diplomatic spat with New Zealand and Australia by portraying the Christchurch mosque shooting and a World War I battle as targeting Islam.

Middle East March 20, 2019

Turkish, Australian ministers speak amid Gallipoli spat

Turkish officials say Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu has held a telephone conversation with his Australian counterpart, Marise Payne.