Indonesia's Mt. Sinabung Eruption Kills at Least 14

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung volcano erupted and killed at least 14 people on the western island of Sumatra on Saturday, the first time it is known to have claimed any lives, a senior government official said.   The 2,460-meter high volcano has become increasingly active in recent months, regularly spewing columns of ash several kilometers into the air. The government has evacuated tens of thousands of residents near the area.   "People were killed because of the...

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