Jakarta, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) The Semeru volcano, in the Indonesian province of East Java, erupted seven times and spewed ash at a height of up to a thousand meters, the Observation Post of Mount Semeru reported.

Lusaka, Mar 17 (Prensa Latina) An acid spill in a Zambian mine could become a serious environmental problem for this country. The acid could affect the waters of the Kafue River, the most important one in that African nation, as warned by scientific authorities.

Mogadishu, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The Somali government assured that its army caused 41 deadly casualties to the Islamist group Al Shabaab in two military operations in the regions known as Middle Shabelle and Lower Sha belle, according to local media here.

Ramallah, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry called on the world to take urgent measures to stop the Israeli aggression against the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

Ramallah, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Authorities in the Gaza Strip warned that the Israeli blockade preventing the entry of international aid has worsened the humanitarian crisis in the region and threatens to cause widespread famine.

Roseau, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The government of Dominica is making progress in the construction program of climate-smart and resilient housing for the population of that Caribbean island.

Port-au-Prince, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The journalistic sector in Haiti condemned an act of extreme violence against the press after gang members set fire to the oldest radio and television station in Port-au-Prince, which is nearing its 76th anniversary in June.

Washington, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Saturn has 274 moons in its orbit, an investigation confirms after finding 123 natural satellites around the second largest planet in the Solar System. Saturn is full of natural satellites, from Titan, the size of a planet, to small strange objects, astronomers say, based on remote sensing studies.

Ottawa, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) Mark Carney, the new leader of the Liberal Party, will take office as Prime Minister of Canada along with his cabinet and in the midst of strong tensions between his country and the United States.

Havana, Mar 14 (Prensa Latina) The Vitrina de Valonia, in the Old Square of this capital, is hosting the exhibition "Thursday Comes to Cuba" in celebration of Spanish Comic Book Day on Monday, March 17.