People evacuated from Papua New Guinea island after volcano explodes
SYDNEY (Reuters) – About 1,500 people are being evacuated from an island off the northern coast of Papua New Guinea (PNG) after a nearby volcano erupted, the local Red Cross said on Sunday.
Hong Kong police arrest South Korean suspected of murdering wife, son at Ritz-Carlton
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Hong Kong police arrested a South Korean man on suspicion of murder on Sunday after his wife and seven-year-old son were found dead in a room at the five star Ritz-Carlton hotel.
Venezuela government, opposition conclude talks without agreement
SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) – Members of Venezuela’s leftist government and opposition leaders concluded a round of talks in the Dominican Republic on Saturday, failing to reach a deal to address the country’s political and economic crisis.
Philippines raises volcano alert level as eruptions spew ash
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines raised the alert at its restive Mayon volcano by one notch early on Sunday, citing signs of rising magma that could lead to hazardous eruptions.
Iraqi PM Abadi to seek re-election in May vote
BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced on Sunday his candidacy for the May 12 parliamentary elections to choose a prime minister.
Philippines raises volcano alert, warns of hazardous eruptions
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines raised the alert at its restive Mayon volcano by one notch early on Sunday, citing signs of rising magma that could lead to hazardous eruptions.
Mexican journalist killed amid wave of violence against media
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A journalist was killed on Saturday in the northern Mexican state of Tamaulipas, adding to a wave of violence in one of the world’s most dangerous countries for media workers.
At least eight killed, dozens hurt in fire, stampede in Portugal
LISBON (Reuters) – At least eight people have been killed and dozens injured in a fire and stampede in a local leisure association in the town of Vila Nova da Rainha in northern Portugal on Saturday night, officials said.
U.N. willing to send more aid for Venezuelans in Colombia
BOGOTA (Reuters) – The United Nations is willing to send more resources to Colombia to help the Andean country care for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans fleeing food shortages and economic devastation in their homeland, Secretary General Antonio Gu…
Guatemala congressman arrested, accused in murders of two journalists
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The Guatemala attorney general’s office confirmed on Saturday the arrest of congressman Julio Juarez Ramirez, who is accused of plotting the murders of two journalists in 2015.
