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Facebook reveals more details about how Christchurch terror attack video spread
A consortium of companies based in New Zealand has chose to pull digital ads from Google and Facebook to show protest against the tech giants failing to completely throw the Christchurch mosques shootings video from their platform. Police in New Zealand said the video was now classified as an "objectionable publication", making it an offence to distribute or possess the material. [Full Article...]
Turkey's president shows footage of New Zealand mosque attacks at rallies
It follows news that during Turkish election rallies held hours after the attacks took place, Mr Erdogan showed footage of the deadly massacres to supporters of his Islam-rooted Justice and Development Party (AK Party) - a move that has since been condemned by Christchurch for possibly endangering New Zealanders travelling overseas. [Full Article...]
Half of Americans believe Mueller's probe is a 'witch hunt'
Another 14 percent said it was not at all, or not particularly, important. A new poll released Monday by USA Today shows half of those asked side with President Trump regarding Robert Mueller's Russian Federation probe; describing the investigation as a "witch hunt" against the Commander-in-Chief. [Full Article...]
Multiple people shot and wounded in NY
Police did not have further information at the time, as they awaited more word from the field. NY hospitals are on a citywide alert as police respond to an active crime scene, involving multiple fatalities in Manhattan. Police say they have mobilised a "Level 1" response and multiple ambulances have been called to the scene. EMS was reportedly taking two victims to Harlem Hospital and a third to... [Full Article...]
How social media platforms reacted to viral video of New Zealand shootings
A further 50 people were injured, according to authorities. The social network released the information as politicians and commentators called for more to be done to police live-streaming. Business Insider on Friday was easily able to find copies of the disturbing footage both on Facebook and YouTube through simple search terms. The company said it also has "terminated" hundreds of acco... [Full Article...]
UK police: Bat, knife attack near London considered far-right terrorism
The incident follows the terrorist attack in New Zealand which killed at least 50 people during Friday's prayers at the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in Christchurch, the third-largest city of the country. They were called again 50 minutes later. They said: "It was reported that a man had been stabbed in the Tesco auto park in Town Lane". It is believed the suspect in both incidents is the same ma... [Full Article...]
DC-area Sniper Shootings Case to Have Supreme Court Hearing
Gillibrand said that after President Barack Obama's nominee, Merrick Garland, was blocked, Justice Neil Gorsuch is holding his Supreme Court seat illegitimately. The replacement map is seen as favorable to Democrats and could help them gain control of the House. Other Democratic candidates said they are not yet ready to move toward expanding the high court. [Full Article...]
Democrats Urge FBI Probe of Spa Owner Offering Trump Access
Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) wrote a letter Friday to directors of national intelligence, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Secret Service regarding recent reports about GOP donor Cindy Yang. "Although Ms. Yang's activities may only be those of an unscrupulous actor allegedly selling access to politicians for profit, her activities could also permit adversary governments or their agents acces... [Full Article...]