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Mud volcano Colombia

February 26th, 2026 - 06:23 GMT

Sally Shakkour

Video: Mud volcano erupts in Colombia

ALBAWABA - Local media in Colombia announced that a mud volcano in San Juan de Urab erupted on Wednesday, causing the release of huge amounts of fire and mud near a water plant. Colombian authorities revealed that no injuries to humans were reported, but they warned of ground cracks and potential further activity. Despite no human injuries, media outlets said that a number of animals died, and the main road ...

Amr Moussa, who is in charge of creating the new Egyptian constitution, said he will take on board the lessons of the 2011 and 2013 revolutions. (AFP)

September 9th, 2013 - 08:46 GMT

Using 'ideals of two revolutions', Egypt's new constitution underway

Lebanese soldier blocks road leading to US Embassy in Beirut (Photo credit: AFP)

September 9th, 2013 - 07:45 GMT

Lebanon prepares for fallout from Syria strike

Israeli soldiers stand near an Iron Dome battery, a short-range missile defence system, designed to intercept and destroy incoming short-range rockets and artillery shells, near Jerusalem on Sunday. (AFP)

September 9th, 2013 - 07:41 GMT

Israel deploys Iron Dome near Jerusalem

China urges US to take more caution before action. [AFP]

September 9th, 2013 - 07:33 GMT

China cautions US to seek UN approval before taking action on Syria

Supporters of Syrian President Bashar Assad rally during a demonstration against a possible US military strike on Syria in the Lebanese city of Sidon. (AFP)

September 9th, 2013 - 06:46 GMT

Assad denies chemical weapons claims, challenges US to provide evidence

An Egyptian policeman stands guard near the scene of a bomb that targeted the convoy of Egyptian Interior Minister Mohammed Ibrahim in Cairo on September 5, 2013. An Al Qaeda inspired group have claimed responsibility for the attack. (AFP)

September 8th, 2013 - 05:47 GMT

Jihadist group claim responsibility for attack on Egyptian interior minister

Iraqi men inspect the site of an explosion on September 4, 2013 that took place the previous day in Baghdad. Al Qaeda's Iraqi faction, the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, has taken responsibility for the attacks. (AFP)

September 8th, 2013 - 03:47 GMT

Iraqi Al Qaeda claim bomb attacks that killed 50

US Secretary of State John Kerry sits between Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Israeli President Shimon Peres. Kerry says both sides are remaining 'steadfast' in the negotiations. (AFP/File)

September 8th, 2013 - 02:56 GMT

Palestinians, Israelis remain 'steadfast' on peace talks

A report released earlier today suggested that a US military strike on Syria may last for as long as three days.

September 8th, 2013 - 01:08 GMT

Report: The US plans to bomb Syria for three days

German intelligence reports suggest that although Bashar Assad may not have personally approved the chemical weapons attack, it was perpetrated by forces loyal to his regime. (AFP)

September 8th, 2013 - 12:53 GMT

Syrian regime behind attacks but Assad not complicit - German intelligence

The bodies of young children killed by a chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburbs on August 21 are lined up in a makeshift morgue. A new report suggests the the UK government sold Assad's regime the chemical ingredients used in the attack. (AFP/File)

September 8th, 2013 - 11:05 GMT

UK companies 'sold chemical agents to Syria'

US Secretary of State John Kerry gives a press conference flanked by French Foreign Affairs Minister at the ministry in Paris, on September 7, 2013. (AFP)

September 8th, 2013 - 08:54 GMT

Kerry: Int'l support for Syria strike growing