Sirens sounded in Jordan, state TV reported early on Sunday, before the Public Security Directorate said a technical malfunction was to blame and a fault in one of the sirens was being repaired.
The directorate said technical teams were able to fix the malfunction immediately.
Thousands evacuate after Indonesia quake kills 51, cuts roads
Around 5,000 people have been evacuated after a magnitude-7.7 earthquake smashed an area in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 51, blocking roads and causing landslides, authorities said on Sunday.
Six dead in Indiana after storms and floods, emergency officials say
Powerful storms and floods have killed at least six people in the US state of Indiana, state officials reported on Saturday.
Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii
Hurricane Lala has approached Hawaii with strong winds and heavy rain on Saturday, leaving more than 40,000 utility customers without power across the state as the National Hurricane Center warned of "life-threatening" conditions.
Hopes fade in Colombia as more bodies recovered days after powerful quake
Hopes of finding survivors of the earthquake that struck western Colombia five days ago were dwindling on Saturday, as more bodies were pulled from buildings that collapsed due to the 7.4-magnitude quake that left hundreds dead or missing.
