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CHRIS SKELTON/STUFF Farid Ahmed speaks ahead of the sentencing of the terrorist who killed his wife and 50 others at two Christchurch mosques. Victims of the Christchurch’s mosque shooter have arrived from across the world to face him in court on Monday and detail the impact his murderous rampage has had on their lives. Stuff speaks to three of them. Hamimah Hamimah Tuyan travelled more than 8500 kilometres in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic to see her husband’s killer sentenced. Zekeriya Tuyan was the 51st victim to die from the injuries he sustained in the March 15 Christchurch terror attack. His wife sees it as her responsibility to witness justice meted on the man responsible. “This is the least I can do for my husband and my children,” she says. Hamimah Tuyan – who now lives in Singapore with the couple’s two young boys – travelled to Auckland on August 7 at “almost the last minute” and spent two weeks in a managed isolation hotel. READ … [Read more...] about Three victims, three journeys to see justice for March 15 terrorist attack

Cambodia has been fighting for years to protect its cultural heritage and prevent priceless antiquities from being looted and spirited out of the country. This week some of that effort bore fruit when the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security officially returned to Cambodia 30 important artifacts they had seized in an asset forfeiture case. The artifacts, some of which are more than 1,000 years old, have a market value of some $35 million, but the monetary value pales in comparison to their cultural and historical value to the Cambodian people. These 30 artifacts were surrendered by the Denver Art Museum and one private collector, James H. Clark, the founder of Netscape. We know there are many more in museums and private collections in the United States and elsewhere. Some light was cast on the extent and nature of the looting in Cambodia last October, when journalistic investigations based on revelations in the Pandora Papers revealed that the late Douglas Latchford, a … [Read more...] about Cambodia wants its stolen treasures back—and will fight in court for them | Opinion

The US is publicly blaming North Korea for the WannaCry cyberattack that crippled the NHS and other networks around the world. Tom Bossert, President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser, said the country was "directly responsible" for the ransomware attack which was "widespread and cost billions". It comes as Mr Trump unveiled a new US national security strategy to strengthen the country's cyber defence capabilities. Mr Bossert, writing in the Wall Street Journal, said: "After careful investigation, the US today publicly attributes the massive WannaCry cyberattack to North Korea." :: North Korea chases Bitcoin to bust sanctions Advertisement In October, Home Office minister Ben Wallace said the UK Government believed "quite strongly" that a foreign state was behind the cyberattack and named North Korea. Pyongyang has also been widely blamed in security circles and Microsoft president Brad Smith pointed the finger at Kim Jong Un's … [Read more...] about US blames WannaCry ransomware attack on North Korea

Leesburg, Virginia — At the makeshift clothing store, outfitted with a mix of traditional Afghan garments and American clothes including jackets, socks and underwear, a young Afghan boy flashed a bright smile as he selected his first pair of outdoor boots. Inside the recreation room, children played table hockey, took turns hurling a soccer ball in the air and contested boisterous foosball matches while Afghan music played in the background. A young Afghan boy ran around with a soccer ball, showcasing his skills to a news cameraman who followed him across the room. At the large dining area, which can seat 800 individuals, Afghan adults and families with minor children enjoyed Afghan cuisine staples, such as a kidney bean stew known as lubya, and Naan, as well as halal versions of American classics, including turkey hot dogs with beef chili. In an arts-and-craft room adorned by dozens of paintings and drawings, children sat side-by-side drawing. Some had drawn animals, their … [Read more...] about Afghan families start U.S. resettlement process at repurposed conference center after traumatic ordeals

China could pressure Taiwan with economic boycott says expert SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has summoned China 's ambassador to the UK as Beijing's military continues drills near Taiwan . The heightened military tensions came after US Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei last week. China and Taiwan have been at odds for decades. Beijing considers the island as its territory, but Taiwan, while stopping short of declaring independence, wants to hold on to its self-governance. Related articles US risks direct conflict with China on border with India China 'one of freest societies in world' - Pelosi in blow to Taiwan For years, China has vowed to "reunify" … [Read more...] about China warned Taiwan invasion could fail like Russia in Ukraine ‘Careful what you wish for’