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A photo taken overhead shows dozens of Muslims praying in a mosque

‘It feels like it happened right here,’ says one American Muslim

Conflict

American Muslims woke up to the news of the horrific attack on two mosques in New Zealand, where police told worshippers to avoid going to other mosques. But one American says the urge to be part of the community is healthy.

New Zealand officials hoping to build cardboard cathedral to raise spirits in Christchurch

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New Zealand Remembers Earthquake Victims

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A Cardboard Cathedral for Christchurch

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PechaKucha humanitarians now help at home

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Search for Survivors Continues in New Zealand

The search for life continues in Christchurch, New Zealand after a terrible 6.3 magnitude earthquake. The death toll has risen to over 90 and many fear that the 226 missing people are dead. Rescuers have searched much of the city, digging through the rubble for possible life. Laura Davis, reporter for Radio New Zealand, has […]

Hundreds missing after New Zealand quake

Conflict & Justice

About 300 people remain missing in New Zealand in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake. 75 people are known dead, with the toll expected to rise. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Ian Maclean of the NZ Ministry of Civil Defense and Emergency Management.

Earthquake hits New Zealand

Development & Education

New Zealand’s second biggest city, Christchurch, has suffered its second earthquake in the past five months. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Peter Mitchell of the National Civil Defence Centre, who’s coordinating the response to the crisis.

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