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New Zealand: Twin terrorist attacks kill dozens at Christchurch mosques

At least 49 people have been killed in two attacks targeting Muslims in the New Zealand city of Christchurch. Officials have called it a "right-wing extremist terrorist attack." DW has the latest.

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