Arab Spring: Life on the curb (RT documentary)

A different view on the situation with illegal immigrants in Italy. People escaping from war-torn countries have nowhere else to go.

Due to violence in the Arab Spring and the civil war in Somalia, many refugees take a boat across to Italy in hope of a better life.

Many head for Rome and either sleep on the streets or squat in empty buildings. But more head for Lampedusa Island.

The Somalians have more luck when arriving in Italy, due to the civil war in their country giving them a legitimate reason to apply for asylum. However, the Libyans don't have the same luck, as their country is now considered to be settled and the government legitimate. But for black Libyans especially, it is not a safe place to return home to... read full article and view documentary.

Video: Italy's Mount Etna erupts hurling lava & ash into sky

Mount Etna has erupted for the 6th time this year on April 12, from a new crater on its south-eastern slope. There appears to be no danger to houses or people in the area.

Mount Etna is Europe's highest and most active volcano, and is situated on the southern Italian island of Sicily.

RT reports that normally Etna erupts at least twice per year, but in 2012 it appears to be far more active than usual as the volcano has spewed lava and ash 3 times over the past month, approximately 12 days apart, and a total of 6 times this year.  Read full article and view video.