Tag: Pulse Club Orlando

• Monday, June 13th 2016 - 07:17 UTC

  Obama describes the killings as “an act of terror and an act of hate”

  

  US President Barack Obama has described Sunday morning's gun attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, as “an act of terror and an act of hate”. Americans were united in “grief, outrage and resolve to defend our people”, he said.Omar Mateen, 29, killed 50 people and wounded 53 at the Pulse club before being shot dead by police.

• Monday, June 13th 2016 - 07:06 UTC

  Mourning and defiance across the US following the Orlando massacre

  

  Across the United States, reaction to the massacre at a Orlando, Florida gay nightclub ranged from mourning to defiance, as many cities planned vigils and some officials increased security. President Barack Obama ordered US flags at all federal buildings to be flown at half-staff until Thursday, including at the White House and at embassies around the world.