CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced an immediate ban Thursday on sales of “military-style” semi-automatic and automatic weapons like the ones used in the attacks on two mosques in Christchurch that killed 50 worshippers. “Every semi-automatic weapon used in the terrorist attack on Friday will be banned,” she said. At least six funerals took place Thursday, including for a teenager, a youth soccer coach and a Muslim convert who loved connecting with other women at the mosque. He expects it will take place in Hagley Park, a city landmark across from Al Noor mosque with members of the Linwood mosque also attending. Al Noor workers have been trying feverishly to repair the destruction at the mosque, Fouda said.

Source: National Post March 21, 2019 00:47 UTC