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This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on December 9, 2019. (George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP)

New Zealand volcano eruption death toll rises to 18 as body search...

Another 26 survivors remain in New Zealand and Australian hospitals, of which 20 are listed as 'critical' and fighting...

16 Dec 2019 10:14 AM IST

Divers searched seas around New Zealands volatile White Island Saturday for two people still missing five days after the volcano erupted, amid warnings it could do so again. (Photo: AFP)

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Divers search for remaining bodies from New Zealand volcanic eruption

They were focusing on an area where a body was seen floating in the water earlier in the week.

14 Dec 2019 11:49 AM IST

The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)

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Growing sense of desperation': New Zealand volcano death toll rises to...

The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving...

12 Dec 2019 1:01 PM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

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Imran Khan asks international community to press India to lift...

In a tweet on the Human Rights Day, Khan said he condemns the 'atrocities' inflicted on the people in Kashmir.

11 Dec 2019 2:01 PM IST

New Zealands White Island volcano erupted suddenly on Monday, prompting fears for a group of visitors seen walking on the crater floor moments before. Hundred People near the volcano when it erupted, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said. (Photo: Facebook/ Konkona)

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Criminal probe to commence in White Island volcano eruption: police

'I can confirm now that we will commence criminal probe into circumstances of death and injuries on White Island,'...

10 Dec 2019 3:20 PM IST

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No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police

Police said some 50 people were visiting White Island when it exploded in the early afternoon -- hurling ash and rock...

10 Dec 2019 10:52 AM IST

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5 dead, 18 injured after volcano erupts in New Zealand's White Island

A 'considerable number' of those caught up in the disaster are believed to be Australian, according to officials in...

9 Dec 2019 9:06 AM IST

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Tourists lost in Australia rescued; lived on vodka, biscuits for 2...

The third person, 46-year-old Claire Hockridge, has not been seen since splitting from Phu two days ago.

3 Dec 2019 3:43 PM IST

Scott Morrison will be Australias new Prime Minister. (Photo: AP)

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Australia probes 'Chinese plot' to recruit businessman, make him a spy...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Monday the allegations surrounding Zhao, member of Liberal Party, were 'deeply...

25 Nov 2019 2:00 PM IST

Gravity signals may play a crucial role in early identification of the occurrence of earthquakes. (Photo: PTI/ File)

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5.9-magnitude earthquake hits New Zealand

The epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 4:34 pm (UTC), was located at a depth of 115 kms, about 50 kms northwest...

24 Nov 2019 6:08 PM IST

The woman was taken to hospital following the attack and discharged, the police said on Friday. (Representational Image)

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On CCTV, man punches, stomps on heavily-pregnant woman at Sydney cafe

After several frenzied punches, the woman fell to the ground and was stamped on, before bystanders wrestled the...

22 Nov 2019 12:22 PM IST

$Residents across a wide swath of Australias east coast were bracing for \catastrophic\ conditions on Tuesday, with searing heat and high winds expected to fan scores of already burning bushfires, threatening residential areas. (Photo: screenshot)$ World

'Stay Alert': Millions in Australia brace for 'catastrophic' bushfires

Around 600 schools and colleges were closed as a precaution and authorities advised anyone suffering respiratory...

12 Nov 2019 1:48 PM IST