Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern ordered an inquiry into what the government “could or should have known” about the suspect in the attack on two mosques in Christchurch.
Tag: Firearms
‘There Will Be Changes’ to Gun Laws, New Zealand Prime Minister Says
New Zealand grappled with grief and horror on Sunday, as the death toll rose to 50 and the suspect’s family apologized two days after a terrorist attack at two mosques in Christchurch.
New Zealand’s Gun Laws Draw Scrutiny After Mosque Shootings
The country’s gun culture is deeply ingrained. Now, after 49 people were gunned down at two mosques, lawmakers could consider making guns less easy to obtain.
Passenger Took Loaded Gun by Accident on Delta Flight to Tokyo, T.S.A. Says
The passenger carried the gun through a security checkpoint in Atlanta on Jan. 2, but T.S.A. officials said the government shutdown did not play a role in the security breach.
Police to Auction Off an Inmate’s Designer Sneakers
The police in Gloucestershire, England, will use the proceeds from the sale of 55 pairs of shoes to fund crime prevention initiatives.
Brazil’s New Leader Wants to Ease Gun Laws. Supporters Are Ready, and Training.
President-elect Jair Bolsonaro wants to make it easier for “good guys” to own firearms, though most Brazilians think civilian gun ownership should be banned.
Italy Loosens Gun Laws as Matteo Salvini Polishes His Tough Guy Image
Making it easier to buy a weapon was once unthinkable in the country. But the interior minister, working from a populist playbook, is pushing a hard line.