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Tributes to ‘teddy bear’ 9-year-old victim of German Christmas market attack
André Gleißner died alongside four women after car driven through Magdeburg market.

Terrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prison
Mark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.

Iraq to lower age of consent to 9, sparking outrage
New law proposed by ultra-conservative parties seeks to strip females of their rights.

Donald Trump’s Middle East promises win over some Muslim voters
During Trump's campaign, he touted his status as Israel's strongest friend.

Photos from inside gutted Auckland mosque show scale of damage
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and setting a mosque alight.

Arrest for mosque fire: 19yo in court on arson, burglary charges over Auckland blaze
Police have security footage of a man allegedly breaking in and settling mosque alight.

Police say fire at Auckland mosque was arson after CCTV shows 1am break in
'This just creates more hatred, more fear,' senior mosque member says.

Tense scenes as mosque attack terrorist's gun licence referees speak at inquest
One man told a lawyer to 'sit down' and refused to answer her question.

Hundreds arrested in child abuse investigation in Malaysia
Police said they had arrested 355 people and rescued more than 400 children.

Wellington mosque wanting to broadcast call to prayer three times a year
One broadcast would be on the anniversary of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Two Auckland Islamic schools in lockdown after suspicious threat, closed today
Students have been told to stay home today.

Government cost-cutting leaving New Zealand open to terrorism, Muslim group says
Group says Government must rethink deprioritising, defunding national security framework.

Taylor Swift terror suspect 'wanted to kill a large crowd'
The pop star's Vienna shows were cancelled after a foiled terrorist plot.

Mother jailed for forcing daughter to marry her killer in Oz
Ruqia Haidari was considered 'bewa', as she was already divorced.

'Suckers for punishment': Sonny Bill's surprise baby joy
The ex-All Black and wife announce arrival of baby boy on social media.

Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.

Former heart surgeon becomes Iran's president
The moderate president has pledged to open his country to the world but questions remain.

New Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia
Consular assistance was being provided to the person’s family.

Men abused worshipper before Al Noor Mosque attack
Imam Gamal Fouda describes how two people locked a worshipper in the kitchen.

Islamophobia fears over radicalised teen’s knife attack in Perth
Perth's Muslim community fears backlash after teen was shot by police.

Teen armed with knife shot dead by police in Australia
The 16-year-old attacked a member of the public before rushing at police officers.