Trump proposes ban on muslim immigration to the US

US: In the wake of Orlando shootings, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump says he would put on hold immigration from countries "where there is a proven history of terrorism" against the United States, in a reaction to the Orlando gay nightclub massacre.

His Democratic rival Hillary Clinton cautioned against portraying Muslim Americans as violent,  offering an entirely different approach to national security.

"The Orlando terrorist may be dead, but the virus that poisoned his mind remains very strong, and we must attack it," said Clinton in a speech in Cleveland.

Trump on his part speaking in New Hampshire, said, if elected, he would use executive powers to better control immigration.

"I would use this power to protect the American people. 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 until we fully understand how to end these threats,"  said Trump.

Trump also demanded Clinton to explain why she is in favour of accepting refugees from the Syria, saying his policies would better protect American women, gays and lesbians, Jews and Christians.

"Radical Islam is anti-woman, anti-gay and anti-American," Trump said.

"I refuse to allow America to become a place where gay people, Christian people, and Jewish people are the targets of persecution and intimidation by radical Islamic preachers of hate and violence."

Trump also hit at President Barack Obama by disputing his reason for not using the phrase "radical Islamic terrorism" in describing such attacks, insisting that both the president and Clinton were unqualified to lead the nation.

In her suggestion for tackling violent threats at home and abroad, Clinton sued for increased efforts to eliminate Islamic State propaganda from the internet, more air strikes in the areas held by the militant group and better coordination with allies in the region.
Clinton also called for stiffer gun control laws.