——11:25 p.m. TuesdayFacebook says it received no reports of the video of the Christchurch mosque attacks while it was being livestreamed by the gunman. Facebook has come under fire after video of the shootings spread rapidly on the internet. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern acknowledged Tuesday that the suspect’s move to represent himself could allow him a platform for his racist views during the trial. ——11:20 a.m.Australia’s prime minister has urged world leaders to crack down on social media companies that broadcast terrorist attacks in the aftermath of the New Zealand mosque shootings. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has written to G-20 chairman Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calling for agreement on “clear consequences” for companies whose platforms are used to facilitate and normalize horrific acts.

Source: National Post March 19, 2019 09:18 UTC