(Vincent Thian/Associated Press)CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — The Latest on the mosque attacks in New Zealand (all times local):10 p.m.Malaysia’s prime minister says Muslim countries need to look for new ways to reduce the atmosphere of hatred and anger toward Muslims that prompted the deadly attack on mosques in New Zealand. Mahathir Mohamad, a prominent Muslim statesman, says he discussed ways to improve the perception of Muslims around the world in talks Friday in Pakistan with Prime Minister Imran Khan. He says Muslims need to learn how to respond to the hatred directed at them, and warned that taking revenge and killing invites the same reaction. The burials come hours after thousands gathered in a Christchurch park for Friday prayers, including Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. ___3 p.m.An Australian national security official says security agencies are increasing their “scrutiny and pressure” on white supremacists after the New Zealand mosque attack.

Source: Washington Post March 22, 2019 02:07 UTC