Gabrielle Giffords in first TV interview since shooting

The US congresswoman shot in the head in January has been speaking publicly about her recovery for the first time.

Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona spoke to Diane Sawyer for ABC's 20/20 programme.

Six died and 13 were injured in the shooting at a constituency event in Tucson, Arizona.

Ms Giffords told ABC she was feeling "pretty good" but added her recovery had been "difficult" - she has had to relearn simple acts like nodding and smiling.   Full Read