Europe
UK's May asks a wary EU to delay Brexit until June 30
London, Mar 21 (AP/UNB) — Exactly 1,000 days after Britain voted to leave the European Union, and nine days before it is scheduled to walk out the door, Prime Minister Theresa May hit the pause button Wednesday, asking the bloc to postpone the U.K.'s departure until June 30.
New Zealand holds first funerals for mosque shooting victims
Christchurch, Mar 20 (AP/UNB) — A father and son who fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world" were buried before hundreds of mourners Wednesday, the first funerals for victims of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that horrified a nation known for being welcoming and diverse.
New Kazakh president sworn in after longtime leader resigns
Moscow, Mar 20 (AP/UNB) — Kazakhstan has sworn in Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as interim president a day after longtime leader Nursultan Nazarbayev resigned.
NZ city scarred by shooting is home to white supremacists
Christchurch, Mar 20 (AP/UNB) — The leafy New Zealand city where a self-proclaimed racist fatally shot 50 people at mosques during Friday prayers is known for its picturesque meandering river and English heritage. For decades, Christchurch has also been the center of the country's small but persistent white supremacist movement.
Father and son who fled Syria are buried in New Zealand
Christchurch, Mar 20 (AP/UNB) — A father and son who fled the civil war in Syria for "the safest country in the world" were buried before hundreds of mourners Wednesday, the first funerals for victims of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand that horrified a nation known for being welcoming and diverse.
Ardern vows to deny accused mosque gunman notoriety he seeks
Christchurch, Mar 19 (AP/UNB) — The white supremacist accused of gunning down 50 people at two mosques in New Zealand has dismissed his lawyer and opted to represent himself at trial, prompting the prime minister to declare Tuesday that she would do everything in her power to deny him a platform for his racist views.
Christchurch gun shop sold rifles online to accused shooter
Christchurch, Mar 18 (AP/UNB) — A Christchurch gun shop on Monday acknowledged selling guns online to the 28-year-old white supremacist accused of killing 50 people in mosque shootings that have upturned New Zealand's reputation as among the world's most tolerant and safe nations.
Police raid homes in Australia to aid NZ probe
Christchurch, Mar 18 (AP/UNB)— Australian police have raided two homes in New South Wales state as part of the investigation into the New Zealand mosque shootings.
Students look to love at New Zealand school hit by tragedy
Christchurch, Mar 18 (AP/UNB)— Three students from Cashmere High School were at the Al Noor Mosque for Friday prayers when a gunman started shooting. When classes resume Monday, none will be there.
Christchurch gun shop sold rifles online to accused shooter
Christchurch, Mar 18 (AP/UNB) — A Christchurch gun shop on Monday acknowledged selling guns online to the 28-year-old white supremacist accused of killing 50 people in mosque shootings that have upturned New Zealand's reputation as among the world's most tolerant and safe nations.