Volcano erupts in Indonesia

The Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia erupted at least three times today. It's very close to the city of Yogyakarta and thousands of people live near it.

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Indonesian media reported that 15 people were killed, including some journalists who were staying in a guesthouse to get close to the volcano. CNN could not independently verify those reports.
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Usman said about 1,500 people -- mostly women and children -- had found refuge at a four-building shelter about 7 miles (12 kilometers) from the volcano. The evacuees, he said, are worried about the men who stayed behind to guard their homes and fields on the mountain.

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CNN article here.