Erdogan announces three-month state of emergency in quake area

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has announced a three-month state of emergency in 10 provinces worst-affected by an earthquake that has killed thousands.

Mr Erdogan said that the death toll in Turkey has risen to 3,549 people.

In a televised address, Mr Erdogan said the state of emergency is to ensure that rescue work can be "carried out quickly" in the country's south-east.

He said the measures would allow relief workers and financial aid into the affected regions, but did not give further details.