Orlando shooting: Vigil held around world to honour victims

Vigils have been held in Orlando, Florida, for the victims of Sunday's deadly gun attack on a gay nightclub. 

A Muslim cleric told those attending the Orlando event that Muslims stand united with them against "the ideology of hatred, death and destruction". 

Similar gatherings were held in countries including France, Australia, the UK and Germany. 

The attack on Orlando's Pulse nightclub left 49 people dead and dozens wounded. 

US authorities say gunman Omar Mateen pledged allegiance to Islamic State shortly before the attack. 

President Barack Obama is due to travel to Orlando later today to pay his respects to the victims.


SOURCE: BBC news