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The United Nations Security Council votes to approve a resolution that "demands" all sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict allow the "safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian assistance at scale." Russia and the United States, which both could have vetoed the much-delayed measure as permanent members of the council, abstained, meaning it passed with 13 votes in favor. IMAGES
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says that Ukraine is counting on the United States and that military aid delays are "dreams come true" for Russian leader Vladimir Putin. In a reference to congressional wrangling over a new military assistance package to Ukraine, he says "if there's anyone inspired by unresolved issues on Capitol Hill, it's just Putin and his sick clique." SOUNDBITE
Santa Cruz de La Palma (Spain), Sep 28 (EFE) .- The Cabildo de La Palma has reinforced the cleaning of the ash on the roads and evacuation routes to facilitate the work of the emergency devices working on the eruption volcanic island.FOOTAGE OF THE SITUATION IN SANTA CRUZ DE LA PALMA, SPAIN
Bali's international airport reopens afternoon after a nearly three-day shutdown as towering columns of volcanic ash and smoke shifted direction on the Indonesian resort island. IMAGES
The continuing volcanic eruption of Mount Etna on the island of Sicily could be sighted on Tuesday. The 10,922 foot high mountain has been spewing lava since Monday. Mount Etna is Europe's most active volcano and lies between the cities of Messina and Catania. The current eruption originates at the south-eastern crater and is visible from the east coast of Sicily. The last time Etna erupted was in May 2016 and, according to experts, the current eruption does not threaten nearby settlements.
Rescue workers arrive with aid and open roads leading to a remote Himalayan region cut off after the Nepal quake. Paul Chapman reports.