International reaction to Arizona shooting
Shuttle commander Mark Kelly, the astronaut husband of Arizona Representative Gabrielle Giffords has expressed his thanks for the outpouring of support since Saturday’s shooting in Tuscon. President Barack Obama led the nation in a moment of silence for the victims and their families. We check in with foreign correspondents to find out how the international press is covering the shooting.
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