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Smoke and wildfire rage behind Lake Conjola, Australia, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (AP)World
Gasoline on a tree: How eucalyptus groves are adding fuel to...

In this Q&A on the science of wildfires Down Under, scientists say climate change effects and the type of vegetation are...

3 Jan 2020 7:31 AM IST

In this still image taken from video, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is confronted by angry residents as he visited a wildfire-ravaged Cobargo, New South Wales, on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020. (Photo: AP)World
Australian PM called ‘idiot-' in fire-hit town

As more than 200 bushfires rage in two states, citizens are angry about Scott Morrison-'s response to the crisis

3 Jan 2020 6:39 AM IST

With the coastal town of Mallacoota ringed by wildfires and the main road in and out of town cut off, residents and holidaymakers were forced to head to the local gymnasium or waterfront as embers swept through the town. (Photo: Social Media)World
‘Blood-red sky, choking dust’: Thousands trapped on Australia...

Australia has been battling huge bushfires, mostly across its east coast, for several weeks.

31 Dec 2019 10:19 AM IST

When asked about a social media post of Thunberg related to the bushfires, Morrison said that he would remain focused on Australias interests. (Photo: AP)World
Morrison rejects Thunberg’s comments linking Australian bushfires...

Without directly referring to Greta, Morrison remained committed to his defence of balancing climate concerns with the...

23 Dec 2019 5:56 PM 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)World
Death toll rises to 19 in New Zealand volcanic eruption

White Island, a volcanic island, is a famous tourist attraction which people can explore by boat or helicopter.

23 Dec 2019 12:52 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)World
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)World
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 11:48 AM IST

The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)World
‘Growing sense of desperation’: NZ volcano death toll rises to 8,...

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

12 Dec 2019 1:02 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)World
Criminal investigation to commence in White Island volcano eruption:...

-'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

This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on December 9, 2019. (George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP)World
No more survivors expected to be rescued: New Zealand police after...

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

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)World
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 9:05 AM IST

The three friends had set out to explore the countrys vast sun-baked interior near Alice Springs on November 19 when their car became bogged down in a river bed.World
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

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