Quick Takes

Death Toll in Ecuador Prison Clash Tops 100

A battle between gangs in a prison in Ecuador's coastal city of Guayaquil killed at least 100 inmates and injured 52 more in what authorities are calling the worst penitentiary massacre in the country's history. (Reuters)

Rocks Fly, Water Cannons Sprayed in Paraguay as Protest Turns Violent

Rocks were thrown, water cannons were discharged and a fire needed to be extinguished near Paraguay's Congress, Wednesday, September 29, after lawmakers approved tougher private property laws that angry demonstrators say adversely affect them. (Reuters)

Thai Rescue Team Saves Flood Victims From Deadly Currents

Heavy Rain Floods Indian Cities

Incessant rains in eastern India led to waterlogging in Kolkata and West Midnapur cities, Wednesday, September 29, posing problems to commuters and local residents. (Reuters)

Runaway Goats Roam Atlanta’s Streets, Dodging Weed Clearing Job

A herd of goats tasked with clearing weeds at a grocery store in Atlanta, Georgia, instead roamed through the city after they escaped through electric fencing, local media reported. (Reuters)

Lava Destroys Homes as Canaries Volcano Enters Explosive Phase

People evacuated from three more towns because of the La Palma volcano will not be able to retrieve their belongings because of the "evolution of the volcanic emergency," local authorities said, Saturday, September 25. (Reuters)

Drone Shot Shows Volcanic Cone Collapsing in La Palma

Drone video from Spain's Geographical and Mining Institute shows Cumbre Vieja's volcanic cone collapsing in La Palma, Saturday, September 25. (Reuters)

Suicide Blast Targets Convoy in Somali Capital

A suicide car bomb killed at least eight people in the Somali capital, Saturday, September 25, near the president's palace, police said. (Reuters)

Drone Footage Shows Humpback Whales in Rare ‘Heat Run’ in Australian Waters

Drone footage on Thursday, September 23, captured 15 male humpback whales following a female in the waters off Australia's Queensland state in what scientists call a "heat run." (Reuters)

Colombia Confiscates Nearly 3,500 Shark Fins Bound for Hong Kong

Colombian authorities said on Thursday, September 23, they have confiscated a shipment of 3,493 shark fins that were to be illegally trafficked to Hong Kong from Bogota's airport. (Reuters)

La Palma Volcano Roars as Volcanic Explosions Intensify

Spain's La Palma experienced intensified volcanic explosions, Friday, September 24, which forced firefighters to retreat and authorities to evacuate three more towns, while airlines canceled flights because of a huge cloud of gas and ash. (Reuters)