Dead whale found with 40 kg of plastic bags in its stomach

A young whale whose carcass washed up in the Philippines died of "dehydration and starvation" after consuming 40 kilograms (88 pounds) of plastic bags, scientists have found.

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Indian newlyweds came to Christchurch with a dream. On Friday, that dream died

Abdul Nazar, 34, and his wife, Ansi Alibava, had their life planned out.

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NZ PM confirms gun law reform after mosque massacre

New Zealand's government has agreed to reform the country's gun laws in the wake of last Friday's massacre at two mosques, in which 50 people were killed, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has confirmed.

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A quiet country reels after a horrific massacre -- and struggles to find its new normal

A journalist reflects on how New Zealand is grappling with a rare mass shooting and the shock that such horror was unleashed on a community that was believed to be safe.

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It's a watershed moment for gun control in New Zealand

In the wake of last Friday's attacks in Christchurch in which 50 people were killed, New Zealand faces a defining moment on the availability of guns in society.

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New Zealand rushes to identify Christchurch terror attack victims

New Zealand authorities are racing to identify the victims of a mosque massacre so that families can bury the 50 people killed in accordance with Muslim tradition.

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At least 50 killed in flash floods in Indonesia

At least 50 people have been killed in eastern Indonesia as a result of flash flooding and a landslide, Indonesia's disaster management said.

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