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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/04
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World's most active volcanoes
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Backchannels Is Indonesia finally going after its feared special forces unit?
The murder of four inmates by Kopassus members has put pressure on Indonesian authorities to end the unit's impunity.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/04
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New Mt. Merapi eruption in Indonesia raises death toll into triple digits
The latest Mt. Merapi eruption, which began late Thursday night, pushed the death toll from the eruptions that began Oct. 26 to more than 100 and burned villages up to nine miles from the crater.
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Mount Merapi erupts again: why locals don't leave
Mount Merapi unleashed its biggest eruption yet Wednesday. Despite their destructive power, Indonesia's volcanoes have played an important role in feeding the soil – and have deep cultural influence.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/02
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Indonesia's Mt. Merapi shelters overflow with restless evacuees, flights canceled
One week after Indonesia's Mount Merapi unleashed its major blast, evacuation centers have reached capacity. Ongoing eruptions have sent more people fleeing and forced cancellation of some international flights.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/27
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/26
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World's most active volcanoes
Mount Merapi, located near Yogyakarta, Indonesia, is one of the country's most volatile volcanoes. It began erupting at dusk on Tuesday, and thousands evacuated the area surrounding it. It didn't come as a shock, as scientists have been expecting an eruption for a while. Here are some of the world's most active volcanoes.
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In Pictures: Merapi volcano erupts
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