Mosque Shooting
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Montreal police seek public’s help in identifying man who allegedly shot at mosque with air pistolPolice said the incident dates back to April 5, when a man discharged an air gun on the façade of the mosque on Bélanger Street in Montreal's Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie borough.CrimeApr 16, 2021
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National day of remembrance set for anniversary of Quebec City mosque shootingCanadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault made the announcement Thursday, the day before the fourth anniversary of the attack.CanadaJan 28, 2021
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New Zealand gun buy-back program surpasses 10,000 firearms in a monthNew Zealand acted swiftly after two mosques in Christchurch came under gunfire on March 15, leaving 51 people dead and dozens more injured.WorldAug 12, 2019
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New Zealanders turn in thousands of guns as buyback beginsNew Zealanders have handed over more than 10,000 guns, weapons parts and accessories in the first week of a buy-back scheme prompted by a mass shooting.WorldJul 21, 2019
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Retailer that sold guns to accused Christchurch shooter wants to open megastoreThe plans have aroused concern from the community in the South Island city, media said.WorldJul 18, 2019
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Scheer removes Conservative MP from Justice Committee after outlash at Muslim witnessScheer said he spoke to MP Michael Cooper about his comments earlier in the week, and decided to remove him from the committee as a consequence.CanadaJun 1, 2019
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UN chief visits mosques in New Zealand where 51 were killedUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday visited the two New Zealand mosques where 51 worshippers were killed by a gunman in March.WorldMay 13, 2019
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New Zealand begins inquiry into Christchurch mosque shootingNew Zealand's Royal Commission inquiry will look into the suspected gunman's activities, use of social media and international connections, as well as whether there were inappropriate priority settings in counter-terrorism resources.WorldMay 12, 2019
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New Zealand Parliament passes sweeping gun laws just weeks after tragic mosque shootingsNew Zealand's Parliament on Wednesday passed sweeping gun laws that outlaw military style weapons, less than a month after mass shootings at two mosques in the city of Christchurch left 50 people dead and dozens wounded.WorldApr 10, 2019
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New Zealand lawmakers vote 119 to 1 for tighter gun restrictionsNew Zealand lawmakers on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favor of new gun restrictions during the first stage of a bill they hope to rush into law by the end of next week.WorldApr 2, 2019
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