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Orlando shootings: 'No clear evidence' of IS link Orlando shootings: 'No clear evidence' of IS link
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There is no clear evidence that the Orlando gunman was directed by the so-called Islamic State group (IS), US President Barack Obama has said.There is no clear evidence that the Orlando gunman was directed by the so-called Islamic State group (IS), US President Barack Obama has said.
But the inquiry into the attack on the Pulse gay night club, in which 49 people were killed, is being treated as a terrorist investigation, he added.But the inquiry into the attack on the Pulse gay night club, in which 49 people were killed, is being treated as a terrorist investigation, he added.
Meanwhile presidential contender Donald Trump has renewed his controversial call to ban Muslims entering the US.
"They're pouring in and we don't know what we're doing," the Republican said.
The US authorities say gunman Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to IS shortly before the attack in Florida.The US authorities say gunman Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to IS shortly before the attack in Florida.
However, the extent of his links to IS remains unclear.However, the extent of his links to IS remains unclear.
Speaking in Washington, the president said: "It does appear that at the last minute he [gunman Omar Mateen] announced allegiance to Isil [IS]. Speaking in Washington, Mr Obama said: "It does appear that at the last minute he [gunman Omar Mateen] announced allegiance to Isil [IS].
"But there is no evidence so far that he was in fact directed."But there is no evidence so far that he was in fact directed.
"This is certainly an example of the kind of home-grown extremism that all of us have been concerned about for a very long time.""This is certainly an example of the kind of home-grown extremism that all of us have been concerned about for a very long time."
Live updatesLive updates
How attacks unfoldedHow attacks unfolded
Who was Omar Mateen?Who was Omar Mateen?
Police deny false claims of 'multiple gunmen'Police deny false claims of 'multiple gunmen'
Orlando shooting: Special reportOrlando shooting: Special report
The deadliest mass shooting in recent US history ended when police shot Mateen dead. The attack also left 53 people injured.The deadliest mass shooting in recent US history ended when police shot Mateen dead. The attack also left 53 people injured.
Orlando Regional Medical Centre said on Monday that a number of the victims being treated there remained critically ill, and five patients were in a grave condition.Orlando Regional Medical Centre said on Monday that a number of the victims being treated there remained critically ill, and five patients were in a grave condition.
Political reaction
Mr Trump, speaking in New Hampshire, said, "When I'm elected I will suspend immigration from areas of the world where there is a proven history of terrorism against the United States, Europe or our allies."
"We have no choice," the presumptive Republican nominee for this November's presidential election said.
He also spoke out strongly against any move to increase gun controls, saying he would be meeting with the National Rifle Association and would be "always defending" the Second Amendment.
The presumptive Democratic candidate, Hillary Clinton, promised to make identifying and stopping what she called "lone wolf" attacks a top priority, if she were elected.
Mrs Clinton called for action to stop terrorists getting hold of assault rifles, saying weapons of war had no place on America's streets.
The investigationThe investigation
FBI Director James Comey told reporters in Washington that there were "strong indications of radicalisation and of potential inspiration by foreign terrorist organisations".FBI Director James Comey told reporters in Washington that there were "strong indications of radicalisation and of potential inspiration by foreign terrorist organisations".
"We're highly confident this killer was radicalised at least in some part through the internet," he said."We're highly confident this killer was radicalised at least in some part through the internet," he said.
In phone calls to the authorities from the nightclub, Mateen said he was carrying out the attack for IS but he also pledged allegiance to a suicide bomber for the al-Nusra Front group in Syria, and to the perpetrators of the Boston Marathon bombing, none of whom is linked to IS.In phone calls to the authorities from the nightclub, Mateen said he was carrying out the attack for IS but he also pledged allegiance to a suicide bomber for the al-Nusra Front group in Syria, and to the perpetrators of the Boston Marathon bombing, none of whom is linked to IS.
"We see no indication that this was a plot directed from outside the United States, and we see no indication that he was part of any kind of network," Mr Comey said."We see no indication that this was a plot directed from outside the United States, and we see no indication that he was part of any kind of network," Mr Comey said.
Investigators are going through the killer's life, and especially his electronic devices, to try to understand his motivation, Mr Comey said.Investigators are going through the killer's life, and especially his electronic devices, to try to understand his motivation, Mr Comey said.
The FBI director declined to use the gunman's name, as "part of what motivates sick people to do this kind of thing" was a desire for fame, he said.The FBI director declined to use the gunman's name, as "part of what motivates sick people to do this kind of thing" was a desire for fame, he said.
"We are also working to understand what role anti-gay bigotry played in this attack," Mr Comey said."We are also working to understand what role anti-gay bigotry played in this attack," Mr Comey said.
Mr Comey detailed his organisation's prior contact with Mateen, and defended the FBI's investigations into him.Mr Comey detailed his organisation's prior contact with Mateen, and defended the FBI's investigations into him.
"I don't see anything in reviewing our work that our agents should have done differently," Mr Comey said, while promising transparency over the issue."I don't see anything in reviewing our work that our agents should have done differently," Mr Comey said, while promising transparency over the issue.
What happened on the night?What happened on the night?
Mateen began shooting inside the club around 02:00 (06:00 GMT) on Sunday, when the club was holding a Latin night and was packed with revellers.Mateen began shooting inside the club around 02:00 (06:00 GMT) on Sunday, when the club was holding a Latin night and was packed with revellers.
An off-duty officer working fought Mateen in a gun battle before police reinforcements arrived.An off-duty officer working fought Mateen in a gun battle before police reinforcements arrived.
Forced to retreat into a toilet, Mateen took hostages, Orlando police chief John Mina said.Forced to retreat into a toilet, Mateen took hostages, Orlando police chief John Mina said.
Another 15 or so people were in another toilet, across the hallway, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said.Another 15 or so people were in another toilet, across the hallway, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said.
Believing Mateen would kill again imminently, police used explosives and an armoured vehicle to break through a wall of the building and survivors began streaming through the hole they had created.Believing Mateen would kill again imminently, police used explosives and an armoured vehicle to break through a wall of the building and survivors began streaming through the hole they had created.
Mateen himself followed them out shooting and was killed, police say.Mateen himself followed them out shooting and was killed, police say.
Who were the victims?Who were the victims?
So far, 36 victims have been named: 32 men and four women. They include:So far, 36 victims have been named: 32 men and four women. They include:
Read more on the victims hereRead more on the victims here
LGBT community under siegeLGBT community under siege
Cities around the world have been flying rainbow gay pride flags and illuminating buildings in solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Florida.Cities around the world have been flying rainbow gay pride flags and illuminating buildings in solidarity with the victims of the shooting in Florida.
On Monday evening Londoners held a vigil in Old Compton Street in the heart of Soho.On Monday evening Londoners held a vigil in Old Compton Street in the heart of Soho.
Hundreds also gathered in Glasgow's George Square.Hundreds also gathered in Glasgow's George Square.