Prayer vigil held in US capital

The US senate has held a prayer vigil in the US capital in memory of those who have lost their lives in Tuesday's terrorist attacks.

The vigil was lead by the Senate Chaplin, Rev Lloyd Ogilvie.

During the vigil the Rev Ogilvie said of those who had died, " death came as no conqueror at the end.

"Those who gave their lives freely and without question in attempts at rescuing their fellow Americans have humbled the nation with their heroism."