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Orlando shooting: Barack Obama meets victims and pleads for unity

  • America is in mourning after the worst mass shooting in its history
  • Omar Mateen's attack on a gay nightclub in Orlando left 49 people dead
  • So-called Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack
  • President Obama says there is no clear evidence the gunman was directed by IS
  • Witnesses have claimed that Mateen was a regular visitor to the club he attacked
  • His wife said she tried to talk him out of conducting any kind of attack
  • His father has blamed security at the club for the attack
  • One gun shop refused to sell him ammunition as he was acting suspiciously

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William and Kate sign Orlando book of condolence

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent their "thoughts and prayers" to the victims of the Orlando massacre as they signed a book of condolence at London's American Embassy.

William wrote: 'With our deepest condolences and with our thoughts and prayers to all those affected.' Credit: PA
The Duchess signed 'Catherine' beside her husband's name before the couple spoke to embassy staff who have worked on LGBT issues. Credit: PA
The royals' message appeared under a dedication from the US Ambassador Matthew Barzun. Credit: PA

An image of the royal messages will be added to a public online condolence book.

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