Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.

US supporters were delighted after their team won 2-0 against the Socceroos while Australian fans were left disappointed but still hopeful.

Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.

Australia was previously the only continent where the H5N1 bird flu strain had not yet been found.

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.

Best-known as co-creator of sitcom Cheers, Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of other classics including the Big Bang Theory and Will and Grace.