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<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief David Richardson offered condolences to the victims and their families of Christchurch mosque shooting.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/49-killed-in-christchurch-mosque-attack-one-person-charged-new-zealand-police-203495">At least 49 people died</a> in attacks on two mosques during Friday prayers in what appeared to be the worst assault on Muslims in a Western country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to families and friends of those affected by this horrendous incident in Christchurch," said Richardson.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Both teams, staff and match officials are safe and ICC fully supports the decision to cancel the Test match," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The third cricket Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh has been cancelled in the wake of a shooting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The visiting team narrowly avoided the shooting after arriving at the mosque for prayers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand Cricket said they had decided to cancel the Test, which was scheduled to start at Hagley Oval on Saturday, after discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said the attack was an "unprecedented act of violence" and "one of New Zealand's darkest days".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is significant and I can tell you now this is and will be one of New Zealand's darkest days. I would describe it as an unprecedented act of violence, an act that has absolutely no place in New Zealand. This is not who we are," she said.&nbsp;</p>


The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief David Richardson offered condolences to the victims and their families of Christchurch mosque shooting. At least 49 people died in attacks on two mosques during Friday prayers in what appeared to be the worst assault on Muslims in a Western country.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief David Richardson offered condolences to the victims and their families of Christchurch mosque shooting. At least 49 people died in attacks on two mosques during Friday prayers in what appeared to be the worst assault on Muslims in a Western country. "Our thoughts and sincere condolences go out to families and friends of those affected by this horrendous incident in Christchurch," said Richardson. "Both teams, staff and match officials are safe and ICC fully supports the decision to cancel the Test match," he added. The third cricket Test between New Zealand and Bangladesh has been cancelled in the wake of a shooting. The visiting team narrowly avoided the shooting after arriving at the mosque for prayers. New Zealand Cricket said they had decided to cancel the Test, which was scheduled to start at Hagley Oval on Saturday, after discussions with the Bangladesh Cricket Board. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said the attack was an "unprecedented act of violence" and "one of New Zealand's darkest days". "This is significant and I can tell you now this is and will be one of New Zealand's darkest days. I would describe it as an unprecedented act of violence, an act that has absolutely no place in New Zealand. This is not who we are," she said.

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<p>After New Zealand PM&nbsp;Jacinda Ardern described the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/third-new-zealand-bangladesh-test-cancelled-after-shooting-at-christchurch-mosque-203433">Christchurch mosque assault</a> as a "well-planned terror attack", police commissioner Mike Bush said the death toll had risen to 49 and one man was charged on Friday.</p>

<p>"One person, a male in his late 20s, has been charged with murder, and should appear in the Christchurch Court tomorrow morning," said New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush.</p>

<p>Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had said that attacker was a "right-wing extremist with Australian citizenship".</p>

<p>"New Zealand police not actively looking for more suspects," the police commissioner said. The police had secured IEDs(improvised explosive devices) strapped to vehicles.</p>

<p>PM&nbsp;Jacinda Ardern said it was an "extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence" and that those "directly affected by this shooting may be migrants to New Zealand, they may even be refugees".</p>

<p>"It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack," said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, saying it marked "one of New Zealand's darkest days".&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was not immediately clear how many attackers were involved, but Ardern said three men had been taken into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Two IEDs were also found and neutralised by the military, police said.<br />
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After New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern described the Christchurch mosque assault as a "well-planned terror attack", police commissioner Mike Bush said the death toll had risen to 49 and one man was charged on Friday.

After New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern described the Christchurch mosque assault as a "well-planned terror attack", police commissioner Mike Bush said the death toll had risen to 49 and one man was charged on Friday. "One person, a male in his late 20s, has been charged with murder, and should appear in the Christchurch Court tomorrow morning," said New Zealand police commissioner Mike Bush. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison had said that attacker was a "right-wing extremist with Australian citizenship". "New Zealand police not actively looking for more suspects," the police commissioner said. The police had secured IEDs(improvised explosive devices) strapped to vehicles. PM Jacinda Ardern said it was an "extraordinary and unprecedented act of violence" and that those "directly affected by this shooting may be migrants to New Zealand, they may even be refugees". "It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack," said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, saying it marked "one of New Zealand's darkest days". It was not immediately clear how many attackers were involved, but Ardern said three men had been taken into custody. Two IEDs were also found and neutralised by the military, police said.

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<p>Just hours after an attack<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/christchurch-mosque-attack-bangladesh-cricket-team-was-about-to-go-inside-safe-but-mentally-shocked-203418"> took place on two mosques in Christchurch</a>, New Zealand Jacinda Ardern said at least forty&nbsp;people were killed and twenty others were seriously injured in the shooting.</p>

<p>"It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack," she said. "From what we know, it does appear to have been well planned."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Two explosive devices attached to suspect vehicles have now been found and they have been disarmed," she added.</p>

<p>"New Zealand was attacked because we represent diversity," the PM said.</p>

<p>"Christchurch attackers were not on terror watchlists," the New Zealand PM informed.</p>

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<p>Shortly before <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/christchurch-mosque-attacker-a-right-wing-extremist-with-australian-citizenship-pm-scott-morrison-203462">PM Ardern's press conference</a>, Australian PM Scott Morrison revealed that the gunman who opened fire on worshippers in the mosque was an "extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist" who was an Australian-born citizen.</p>

<p>"We stand here and condemn, absolutely the attack that occurred today by an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist," Morrison told a press conference. He said Australian security authorities were investigating any links between the country and the attack</p>

<p>"It is such a sad and devastating reminder of the evil that can be ever present about us," Morrison added.</p>

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Just hours after an attack took place on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand Jacinda Ardern said at least forty people were killed and twenty others were seriously injured in the shooting.

Just hours after an attack took place on two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand Jacinda Ardern said at least forty people were killed and twenty others were seriously injured in the shooting. "It is clear that this can now only be described as a terrorist attack," she said. "From what we know, it does appear to have been well planned." "Two explosive devices attached to suspect vehicles have now been found and they have been disarmed," she added. "New Zealand was attacked because we represent diversity," the PM said. "Christchurch attackers were not on terror watchlists," the New Zealand PM informed. 1/4 Due to the ongoing serious firearms incident in Central Christchurch Police would like to remind all parents and caregivers that schools across the city remain in lock down.There is no timeframe at this stage for when the lock down will be lifted. The children are being... — New Zealand Police (@nzpolice) March 15, 2019 × 2/4 taken care of by schools. On advice from Police, schools will communicate directly with parents when the lock down is lifted.The safety of the community is our priority. — New Zealand Police (@nzpolice) March 15, 2019 × Shortly before PM Ardern's press conference, Australian PM Scott Morrison revealed that the gunman who opened fire on worshippers in the mosque was an "extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist" who was an Australian-born citizen. "We stand here and condemn, absolutely the attack that occurred today by an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist," Morrison told a press conference. He said Australian security authorities were investigating any links between the country and the attack "It is such a sad and devastating reminder of the evil that can be ever present about us," Morrison added.

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