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One of New Zealand’s Darkest Days:

Mysterious Shootings in Christchurch

Good evening, thanks for joining us, I’m Ferly Arvidia.  There have been mysterious shootings in two mosques in Christchurch City, New Zealand this afternoon, Friday, March 15, 2019. There are at least forty-nine people were killed and dozens injured in shootings at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Mosque. In what Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said was a well-planned terror attack, forcing the government to place the country on its highest security threat level. Of the confirmed 49 people dead, 41 were killed at Al Noor Mosque and seven killed at Linwood Mosque. Another one died in Christchurch Hospital, where dozens, including children, are being treated. Wounds range from minor to critical, health authorities said.

All mosques in the country have been asked to close their doors by the police. Christchurch was also initially placed under lockdown. Ms Ardern said Friday was “one of New Zealand’s darkest days". Ms Ardern said that this could only be described as a terrorist attack at here televised press conference on Friday. She said that from what we knew, it did appear to had been well planned. She added that two explosive devices attached to suspect vehicles had now been found and they had been disarmed. Their threat level had been lifted by them from low to high. Their response had been tightened by them from their agancies at the border, at the airports. In fact, at every level, they have a heightened response. She said three people in police custody held extremist views, but had not been on any police watchlist. While the police didn't had anything to believe at this stage that there were any other suspects, that were not being assumed by them at this stage.

Police commissioner Mike Bush says the number of people killed has increased to 49 - the authorities had said earlier put the toll at 40. A man in his late 20s has been charged with murder and will appear in court tomorrow. The man was declined by Mr Bush to identify. One of those arrested may have had nothing to do with the attack, the police chief said. The two other people arrested in possession of firearms are still being investigated. Mr Bush said there have had no other threats since the mosque shootings and the police were not looking at more suspects.

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison earlier confirmed that one of the four people taken into custody is Australian. Media reports had said that a man who called himself  "Brenton Tarrant" - a white, 28-year-old Australia-born man - claimed to be the shooter and livestreamed the shooting for 17 minutes. He said that he could confirmed that the individual who was taken into custody that he had been advised is an Australia-born citizen. When reporters were told by him in Sydney.

He said that they grieved, they were shocked, they were appalled, they were outraged, and they stood here and condemn absolutely the attack that occured today by an extremist, right-wing, violent terrorist. Mr Morrison said he has been in contact with Ms Ardern, and that New Zealand authorities are being worked with Australian agencies.

This is the UPN News today. Look forward to other news on the next UPN News. I'm Ferly Arvidia, thank you and see you.

English Fable

Fairy Tales of Deer and Turtle

(by: Ferly Arvidia Anindita)

Live a deer in ancient times. He was very arrogant and angry. Often he underestimates the ability of other animals.

One day the deer strolled on the edge of the lake. He met a turtle that just seemed to be pacing. He asked the turtle, what was she doing here?

The turtle replied that she was looking for a source of livelihood.

The deer suddenly got angry at the turtle's answer. He said that he didn’t pretend her. He said that she just went back and forth but acted like she was looking for a source of livelihood.

The turtle tried to explain, but the deer remained angry. In fact, the deer threatened to step on the turtle's body. The turtle who was annoyed finally challenged the strength of their leg calf.

The deer is very angry to hear the turtle's challenge to fight her calf. He also requested that the turtle kick his calf first. He said that she should be kicked as hard as she can, as much as she can.

The turtle is not willing to do it. She said that if she kicked his legs, he would fell and couldn’t kick her back.

The deer grew angry at the turtle's words. He also gets ready to kick. He is planning. When it felt right, he kicked with his front legs as strong as possible.

When the deer swung its leg, the turtle immediately put her legs into her shell. The deer's kick is only about empty space. The deer is very angry to find the kick is not hit. He then stepped on the turtle's shell strongly. As a result, the turtle's body sank into the ground. The deer thought the turtle was dead. He also left the turtle.

The turtle tried hard to get out of the ground. After a week of trying, the turtle finally managed to get out of the ground. She then looked for the deer. She found the deer after a few days of searching. She said that the deer should be got ready, it’s her turn to kick.

The deer only underestimated the turtle's abilities. He said that the turtle should put all her abilities into kicked his calves. He said that the turtle should come on, didn’t hesitated.

The turtle is on standby and takes a swing at a high place. She then rolled his body. When almost near the deer's body, she raised her body so that her body floated. The turtle is eyeing the deer's nose. So hard the turtle shell hit until the deer's nose broke. Immediately the arrogant deer died.