Drone footage: Mt. Etna’s biggest eruptions in 2017

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  Russia foils terrorist drone attacks on its Syrian bases

  Russian President VladimirPutinaddresses servicemen as he visits theHmeymimair base in Latakia Province,SyriaDecember 11, 2017. Photo: XinhuaTerrorists attempted last week to attack Russia'sHmeymimand Tartus military bases in Syria with drones, which were captured or destroyed by Russian servicemen, local media reported Monday, citing a defense ministry statement.Seven combat drones were destroyed by surface-to-air missiles and anti-aircraft artilleries, while another six were

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  Hundreds evacuated as Papua New Guinea volcano erupts

  Smoke and ash fills the air as Mount Tavurvur erupts in Rabaul in eastern Papua New Guinea on August 30, 2014. (File photo: VCG)Some 600 residents on a tiny island off Papua New Guinea have been evacuated after a volcano previously believed to be dormant erupted and spewed a "continuous plume" of ash, officials and reports said Sunday.The volcano on

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  Russian military warns of more terror attacks with drones after assault in Syria

  Syrian rebel fighters use adroneas they battle government forces near the village of Arafa, east of the city of Hama, in the central Hama province, on November 20, 2017. Photo: AFPTheRussian Armed Forces said Thursday it was concerned over the emerging threat of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) used by terrorists after recent drone attacks on Russia's military bases in Syria.On