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Global peace council awards the people of New Zealand

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The Global Council for Tolerance and Peace, has awarded its highest medal of tolerance and peace to the people of New Zealand in recognition of their civilized behavior, positive attitude and interaction following the terrorist attacks on worshippers in Christchurch last March.

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