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UN Security Council condemns New Zealand mosque shootings
The UN Security Council has condemned "in the strongest terms" the terrorist attacks on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which killed 49 people.
9 Indians feared missing in New Zealand after Christchurch terror attacks
At least nine Indian nationals are feared missing in New Zealand following the deadly terror attacks at two mosques in Christchurch which killed 49 people, unofficial sources said.Forty-nine people have been reported killed so far and at least 48 others have been wounded in the twin shootings according to New Zealand police, which said it has taken four persons into custody - three men and one woman.Prime Minister Narendra Modi strongly condemned the terrorist attack stating that hatred and violence have no place in diverse and democratic socieites. In a letter to New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Modi expressed India's solidarity with the people of New Zealand at this difficult time.External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj condemed the dastardly terror attack and put out the helpline numbers of the Indian High Commission in New Zealand tagging High Commissioner Sanjiv Kohli for Indians requiring assistance. "Any Indian requiring assistance should contact Indian High ...
New Zealand mosque massacre: Italy's Conte decries 'cowardly' mass shootings
Rome, March 16 (IANS/AKI) Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on Friday deplored the "cowardly" gun attacks by suspected white supremacists at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which left at least 49 people dead and wounded over 20.
BJP, Shiv Senahave similar ideology, says Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Friday said the alliance between the BJP and the Shiv Senais based on their commitment to a similar ideology. Fadnavis said this is "New India" which is filled with nationalism. This is not the "Old India" which could not take a firm stand on the issue of national security, he said, addressing a joint gathering of Sena-BJP workers here. The BJP chief minister said the opposition cannot compete with the saffron allaince on the issue of development. "I feel the way BJP-Sena alliance has prepared itself, I am confident our alliance will cross the 42-seat mark this time (out of the total 48) in the state. "The country's atmosphere is different now, on one side is development, but what is much more dear to BJP-Shiv Senaworkers is India and nationalism," he said. "We are the people who believe in country first," said Fadnavis. Fadnavis said earlier governments only condemned terror attacks and approached world bodies like the United
NZ mosque terror attack kills 49, 9 Indians missing (Intro Roundup)
In the deadliest incident of violence in New Zealand in over seven decades, at least 49 people were killed and and 48 others, including an Indian, injured when at least two gunmen, said to be right-wing extremists, opened indiscriminate fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch city. Nine Indian nationals or persons of Indian origin were among the missing.
France sanctions Azhar, says will try to get him banned by EU
In a strong show of support to India, France on Friday imposed financial sanctions on Pakistan-based Masood Azhar and said it will work with its European partners for putting the JeM chief's name on the EU list of persons and entities involved in terrorist acts. The French announcement came two days after a bid, moved by it along with the US and the UK at the UN Security Council to designate the Jaish-e-Mohammed chief as a global terrorist, was blocked by China which put a technical hold. India was also a party to the proposal. "A deadly attack took place in Pulwama on February 14, 2019, claiming over 40 victims from the Indian police forces. The JeM, which the United Nations has deemed to be a terrorist organisation since 2001, has claimed responsibility for this attack," said a joint statement by the French ministries of the interior, economy and finance, and foreign affairs. "France has always been and always will be by India's side in the fight against terrorism," it ...
IS suicide bombers attack crowds fleeing last redoubt: SDF spokesman
The Islamic State group Friday launched three coordinated suicide attacks targeting crowds leaving their embattled last redoubt in eastern Syria, killing six people, a spokesman for the force battling the jihadists said. "A suicide bomber hid among those fleeing and blew himself up, killing at least six of those who wanted to get out" of the last redoubt in the village of Baghouz, a spokesman for the Syrian Democratic Forces told AFP. Two others blew themselves up near SDF positions, causing light wounds, spokesman Jiaker Ahed said.
Turkish court jails Australian ex-rapper turned IS jihadist
A Turkish court on Friday jailed a former Australian rapper who become his country's most wanted Islamic State suspect on charges of joining a "armed terrorist organisation", local DHA press agency reported. Neil Prakash, born in Melbourne, was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years by a court in Kilis in southeast Turkey, DHA said. He was caught in 2016 by Turkish forces as he tried to cross from Syria. Authorities said he was a senior recruiter for Islamic State and had been linked to terror plots to kill Australians, including a failed Melbourne plan to behead a police officer. Reported to be of Indian, Fijian and Cambodian background, Prakash used the internet to promote the jihadist group and recruit Australians. In his trial, Prakash said he received training from IS in their de-facto capital of Raqa in Syria before moving north to the town of Kobane to fight Kurdish militia. He said he regretted joining the group after seeing its "true face". Known as Abu Khaled al-Cambodi, ...
J-K: Police denies reports of civilian's abduction in Shopian
Jammu and Kashmir police has denied reports of a man being abducted from his home in Shopian district."The individual who is being reported as abducted in Shopian is present at his home," said the police.The clarification from the state police comes after some media reports had suggested that a person was abducted by militants in Shopian.The development comes a day after a 40-year-old civilian was shot dead allegedly by terrorists in Gulzarpora. The man was later identified as Manzoor Ahmad Lone, a resident of Dogripora.Police investigation revealed that he was forcibly taken away by terrorists and later he was shot dead.
Stand united against anti-Muslim hatred, urges UN chief after NZ terror attack
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged the international community to "stand united against anti-Muslim hatred" and all forms of bigotry and terror following the shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that left at least 49 dead and many others wounded. "I'm saddened & strongly condemn the shooting of innocent people as they prayed peacefully in mosques in New Zealand. I express my deepest condolences to the victims' families. Today and every day, we must stand united against anti-Muslim hatred, & all forms of bigotry & terror," the UN Chief tweeted. In a statement issued by his spokesman, the Secretary-General said he is "shocked and appalled" at the terrorist attack at the two mosques in Christchurch. He extended his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of New Zealand. "The Secretary General recalls the sanctity of mosques and all places of worship. He calls upon all people on this holy day for Muslims to show
Mamata condemns terror attack in Christchurch
Condemning the terror attack in Christchurch, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said 'terrorism in any form must be defeated.' Banerjee said on her official twitter handle, "Terrorism in any form must be defeated. Humanity is about spreading peace and harmony. Strongly condemn the dastardly terror attack in New Zealand." "Condolences to the grieving families and strength to the injured to recover," she tweeted. At least 49 worshippers were killed in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch and the Linwood Mosque in the city's outer suburb, in what appeared to be the worst attack on Muslims in a western country. India's High Commission in New Zealand was ascertaining details about the possibility of Indians being affected in the Christchurch attacks amidst unconfirmed reports that nine Indian nationals were missing after the shootings.
49 die in NZ mosque firing, close shave for B'desh cricketers (Roundup)
In the deadliest incident of violence in New Zealand in over seven decades, at least 49 people were killed and and 48 others, including an Indian, injured when at least two gunmen, said to be right-wing extremists, opened indiscriminate fire during Friday prayers at two mosques in Christchurch city. Nine Indian nationals or persons of Indian origin were among the missing.
Trudeau condemns Christchurch attack, Canada security tightened
Police in Canada stepped up security patrols at mosques around the country following attacks in New Zealand on Friday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau condemned as "absolutely appalling." The attacks on the two Christchurch mosques left at least 49 people dead, with one gunman -- identified as an Australian extremist -- apparently livestreaming the assault and publishing a manifesto online. "Attacking people during prayers is absolutely appalling, and Canada strongly condemns today's shootings in New Zealand," Trudeau said on Twitter. "Our thoughts and hearts go out to the victims and their families, and we join New Zealanders and Muslim communities around the world in grieving." The flag atop the Canadian parliament was lowered to half-staff in memory of the victims. Police in Toronto and Montreal -- home to Canada's largest Muslim populations -- told AFP they have stepped up security around the more than 100 mosques in the two metropolitan regions. "In response to the attacks in ..
Dutch arrest two in 2015 Paris attacks weapons link
Dutch police have arrested two men in Amsterdam with suspected links to weapons used in deadly attacks in Paris in 2015 that killed 130 people, prosecutors said Friday. "Police arrested two men on Tuesday in Amsterdam in an investigation into the origin of weapons used by Islamic State terrorists in the attacks in Paris in 2015," a statement said. The two men, aged 29 and 31, "are suspected of in some way being involved in the delivery of weapons" to carry out France's worst terror attacks on November 13 that year. Armed jihadists gunned down at the Bataclan concert hall and at several bars and restaurants around the French capital and at the Stade de France stadium. They used automatic weapons including AK-47 assault rifles and explosives in the attacks. "Some members of a jihadist suicide cell were possibly in the Netherlands in 2015 to collect the weapons," the Dutch public prosecution service said. The Islamic State group, based in Syria and Iraq, claimed responsibility for the ...
Terror camps on India-Myanmar border destroyed
When the nation's attention was focussed on the Balakot air strike, Indian Army in a joint operation with Myanmaerese Army destroyed 10 camps belonging to an insurgent group in Myanmar which had threatened the Kaladan multi-mode transit project.
Security forces arrest seven militants in Manipur
Security forces arrested seven militants and seized sophisticated weapons and ammunition from their possession in Manipur's Churachandpur district, police said Friday. The militants belonging to the outfit Hear People Convention (Democracy) Manipur Region were arrested on Thursday by the Assam Rifles from Parbung area in Churanchandpur district, the police said. They said security forces have also intensified operations to nab miscreants who torched two heavy machineries used for constructing railway tunnels at Kotlen area in Kangpokpi district on March 11.
Army commander visits forward locations in Valley
Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh, Northern Command chief, on Friday visited forward locations along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Valley.
Muslim bodies condemn New Zealand mosques attack
A number of prominent Muslim bodies in India on Friday condemned the terrorist attack on two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch in which at least 49 people were killed.
Christchurch terror attack 'despicable': Rahul
Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Friday termed the mass shooting at two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch city "a despicable act of terrorism".
US in first sanctions against ICC
The United States announced its first sanctions against the International Criminal Court Friday, threatening visa restrictions for anyone involved in a potential probe of American soldiers' actions in Afghanistan. "If you're responsible for the proposed ICC investigation of US personnel in connection with the situation in Afghanistan you should not assume that you still have, or will get, a visa or that you will permitted to enter in the US," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told reporters. Pompeo told a news conference in Washington the first visa denials had already been issued under the new regime but gave no idea of how many people might be targeted in total. In November 2017, ICC prosecutor Fatou Bensouda announced that she would ask judges for permission to open an investigation into alleged war crimes committed in the Afghan conflict, including by the US military. In an unprecedented attack on the global body, charged with judging war crimes and crimes against humanity, the White