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New Zealand court sentences mosque shooter to life …

Australian Brenton Harrison Tarrant, 29, sits in the dock on the final day of his sentencing hearing at the Christchurch High Court after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one count of terrorism in Christchurch, New Zealand, Thursday, Aug. 27, 2020. (John Kirk-Anderson/Pool Photo via AP)

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New Zealanders Hand in 50,000 Guns as Assault Weapon Ban …

Destroyed guns lie in a container during a firearm buyback collection event on July 4, 2019 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Credit: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

When the Big One Hits, Emotional Trauma Will Likely Last …

A bus covered in building debris is seen on February 22, 2011 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Credit: Martin Hunter/Getty Images)

Suspect in New Zealand Mosque Killings Pleads Not Guilty

New Zealand Mosque Massacre Suspect Charged With Terrorism

A Candelit Prayer is held outside the State Library of Victoria on March 16, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia. (Credit: Jaimi Chisholm/Getty Images)

Trump Administration Declines to Join Pledge to Combat …

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern ‘Does Not Understand’ Why …

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media during a press conference at the Justice and Emergency Services precinct on March 28, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Credit: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

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New Zealand, France Urge Facebook, Google to Keep …

Sri Lanka Bombings ‘Carried Out in Retaliation’ for …

An ambulance is seen outside the church premises with gathered security personnel following a blast at the St. Anthony's Shrine in Kochchikade, Colombo on April 21, 2019. (Credit: Ishara S. Kodikara/AFP/Getty Images)

Suspect in New Zealand Mosque Attacks Appears in …

Flowers and condolences are seen in front of Al Noor mosque on March 20, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. 50 people were killed, and dozens are still injured in hospital after a gunman opened fire on two Christchurch mosques on Friday, 15 March. The accused attacker, 28-year-old Australian, Brenton Tarrant, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody until April 5. The attack is the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's history. (Credit: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

New Zealand Bans Mosque Shooter’s Manifesto

Flowers and candles are placed on the front steps of the Wellington Masjid mosque in Kilbirnie in Wellington on March 15, 2019, after a shooting incident at two mosques in Christchurch. (Credit: MARTY MELVILLE/AFP/Getty Images)

New Zealand Bans Assault Weapon Sales in Wake of …

A family lays flowers by the wall of the Botanic Gardens on March 17, 2019, in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Credit: Carl Court/Getty Images)

New Zealand Mass Shooting Suspect Planned 3rd Attack, …

First Funerals for Mosque Shooting Victims Held in …

Flowers and condolences are seen in front of Al Noor mosque on March 20, 2019 in Christchurch, New Zealand. 50 people were killed, and dozens are still injured in hospital after a gunman opened fire on two Christchurch mosques on Friday, 15 March. The accused attacker, 28-year-old Australian, Brenton Tarrant, has been charged with murder and remanded in custody until April 5. The attack is the worst mass shooting in New Zealand's history. (Credit: Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)