Haiti holds day of mourning for earthquake victims

Haiti is marking a national day of mourning on Friday for the victims of the earthquake that devastated their country exactly one month ago.

Up to 230,000 people were killed in the 12 January quake, 300,000 were injured and one million made homeless.

Masses are being celebrated nationwide, and a ceremony will be held at the ruined National Palace in the capital.

And at 1653 local time (2153 GMT), Haitians at home and abroad will be asked to kneel and pray.