Sumatra Island

Bali govt asks volcano evacuees outside danger zone to return home as over 144,000 flee island

More than 144,000 people have fled from a rumbling volcano on popular tourist island Bali, but officials Saturday urged evacuees who live outside the immediate danger zone to return home.

Indonesia earthquake: Death toll climbs to 97, hundreds of people injured

At least 54 people died and hundreds were injured after an earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesia's Sumatra island, local officials said.

Earthquake in Indonesia kills at least 18 people, dozens more feared trapped in rubble

At least 18 people died and dozens were feared trapped in rubble after a strong earthquake struck off Aceh province on Indonesia's Sumatra island.

Volcano erupts in Indonesia: Seven dead, many villages destroyed

Waves of gas and fine rock were unleashed from Mount Sinabung on Sumatra island, consuming farmers trying to flee the slopes of the highly active volcano.