By Precious Ankunda,
A powerful earthquake has struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, killing at least 304 people and injuring more than 1,800.
The 7.2-magnitude quake hit the west of the country on Saturday morning, toppling and damaging buildings including churches and hotels.
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Prime minister Ariel Henry said there was “extensive damage” in parts of the country, and he was declaring a month-long state of emergency.
Haiti is still recovering from a devastating 2010 earthquake.
