Indonesia kept the airport in Bali closed on Tuesday as ash from an erupting volcano swept the holiday island, leaving thousands of tourists stranded, and authorities tried to persuade villagers living near the crater to leave their homes. A total of 443 flights, both domestic and international, were affected by the closure of the airport, about 60 km (37 miles) from Mount Agung, which is spewing smoke and ash high into the sky.

Mount Agung seen erupting at night from Kubu sub-district in Karangasem Regency. Pics/AFP