Volcanic eruption has begun in IcelandTengrinews.kz – A new volcanic eruption has occurred on the Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland, the country's meteorological service reported. The
France urges climate talks progress, Hollande downbeatFrench President Francois Hollande, on a visit to Iceland, said he was "very pessimistic" about the effects of climate change as negotiators prepare for preparatory talks in Bonn on a climate rescue pact.
Bjork won't stream breakup albumBjork has become the latest among the rare number of pop stars to refuse to stream an album, saying it was a matter of "respect" for artists.
Land bulge clue to aviation threat from volcanoesBulging in land that occurs before a volcano erupts points to how much ash will be spewed into the sky, providing a useful early warning for aviation.
Iceland centre-right opposition poised for election win Iceland's centre-right opposition is seen likely to win general elections Saturday after a leftist coalition failed to meet voters' expectations in the aftermath of a financial crisis that threatened to capsize the country.
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Austerity putting children at risk: UN The UN warned Wednesday that austerity measures are hitting children hard, as it published a ranking of kids' well-being in rich countries topped by northern European countries and showing Britain climbing out of the bottom tier.