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05/16/2012 SYRIA
Syria's war is between Alawis and Sunnis, not against Christians
AsiaNews sources criticise the exploitation of recent anti-Christian attacks. For them, they are due to the war, not any planned persecution. So far, either Muslim extremists or government forces have targeted no church.
Damascus (AsiaNews) -"It is too early to speak about religious hatred against Christians in Syria. In a year of conflict, Muslim extremists have not yet attacked a church," sources in Syria told AsiaNews in order to correct reports about anti-Christian...

05/16/2012 NEPAL
Whole regions without food as strikes and protests are held against the new constitution
by Kalpit Parajuli
Demonstrations have plunged the country into chaos. A 19-day general strike has grounded air transport to the western districts. More than 30 people have been hurt in clashes between indigenous groups and opponents of federalism. Ban Ki-Moon calls on Nepal to respect minorities in the new constitution.
05/16/2012 VATICAN
Pope: "There is no human cry that is not heard by God"
General audience, Benedict XVI speaks of prayer in the Letters of St. Paul. It is true that "we do not know how to pray: We can only open ourselves up, make time available for God; wait for Him to help us truly enter into dialogue”. World Day of the Family, work, supports it and allows it to be open to life. Sunday "as a day of rest."

05/16/2012 CHINA - UNITED STATES
Chen Guangcheng tells US Congress about harassment against his family
The blind dissident speaks to the US Congress for a second time since his escape, complaining about Communist authorities in Shandong who have arbitrarily arrested his relatives and friends. US State Department confirms that a visa is waiting for him and his family, "when he and his government are ready."
05/16/2012 PAKISTAN
Like Mary, Pakistani mothers are candles that burn for peace and for the future
by Shafique Khokhar
In Faisalabad, Catholics organised a tribute to mothers with the participation of priests, young people, mothers and children. For a Catholic activist, mothers are called to play an important role in eliminating gender biases. For Fr Bonnie Mendes, Our Lady is an "example" for all mothers. Mothers should also give peace-oriented gifts, not war toys, Pakistani priest says.
05/16/2012 PAKISTAN
Islamabad: Paul Bhatti proposes University for the Arts and Religions to counter persecution
He presents the idea at a seminar on forced conversions. New laws should be adopted to protect non-Muslims from the practice. Ultimately, only education will lead to the nation's progress. He also proposes the creation of polytechnic colleges in poor rural areas with quotas for minorities.
05/16/2012 INDONESIA
Maluku, Christian neighborhood attacked
by Mathias Hariyadi
Unidentified persons set fire to houses and cars. Dozens of families have fled their homes for fear of new attacks. The clashes began last May 14 during the celebrations of the Indonesian hero Thomas Matulessy. Police rule out the Islamists.
05/16/2012 SRI LANKA
Government subsidies for third child. But only for the armed forces
by Melani Manel Perera
families of Navy, Air Force, Army and Police personnel. For an Anglican priest, it is the attempt to create a Sinhalese and Buddhist majority population. Criticism of human rights activists: risk of ethnic crisis.
05/16/2012 RUSSIA
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill arrives on-Facebook
by Nina Achmatova
Despite Internet criticism, the leader of the Russian Church has arrived on the social networks in an attempt to "respond to the growing interest around his person."
05/16/2012 ASIA
Fears over Greece and Chinese loans drag Asian markets down
Losses in Hong Kong (-2.7), Tokyo (0.8), Shanghai (-0.4), Seoul (-1.3). Influence of new elections in Greece and its possible pullout of euro zone, but also fears of a clampdown on loans by China.. Chinese banks, PetroChina and even gambling are in crisis.
05/16/2012 MYANMAR - INDIA
Burmese Dissident: amnesty and protection before exiles return to Myanmar
President Thein Sein appeals to the Burmese diaspora, who for "various reasons" have left the country. Tint Swe, a political refugee in India: appeal will go unheard unless there are "real improvements" in terms of labor laws and security guarantees. Aung San Suu Kyi in favor of freezing U.S. sanctions.

Altri articoli
05/15/2012 SRI LANKA
Name of war detainees to be released but only to their families by Melani Manel Perera
05/15/2012 SOUTH KOREA - AFRICA
Caritas Korea launches a special campaign for Africa by Theresa Kim Hwa-young
05/15/2012 CHINA
Chen Guangcheng's nephew arrested on murder charges
05/15/2012 PAKISTAN
Muslim leaders exonerate young Christian from false blasphemy charges by Shafique Khokhar
05/15/2012 THAILAND
Thai living standards grows: solidarity against the economic crisis by Weena Kowitwanij
05/15/2012 INDIA - PAKISTAN
India "could" withdraw regular troops from Pakistan border
05/15/2012 INDONESIA
Lady Gaga concert cancelled, dangerous for Indonesian culture by Mathias Hariyadi
05/15/2012 CHINA - PHILIPPINES
South China Sea: Southern Airlines cuts flights to Manila, overlapping fishing bans announced
05/15/2012 INDIA
The Greta Garbo of Bollywood goes to Parliament, to teach "creativity"
05/15/2012 IRAN
Iran hangs alleged Israeli spy accused of murdering a nuclear physicist
05/15/2012 MIDDLE EAST
The rise of Islamist political economy: the new capitalists by Fawaz A Gerges
05/14/2012 CHINA
Chen Guangcheng and Beijing's failure to reform by Willy Wo-Lap Lam
Editor's choices
CHINA
Chen Guangcheng and Beijing's failure to reform
by Willy Wo-Lap LamIndividuals activists are not China's real challenge, social stability and keeping the Communist Party in power are. Chinese leaders run the risk however of losing control of the huge, expensive and ever-expanding security apparatus they are building. As illustrated by the Bo Xilai case, this could lead to unexpected and disastrous consequences. Here is the analysis of one of the foremost experts of modern China.
VATICAN
Pope: Through Mary, reacting to the temptation of discouragement in the face of economic crisisBenedict XVI, on a pastoral visit to Arezzo, calls on the city and the Italian society to gain strength from faith and love in the Christian and humanist tradition to address the challenges and difficulties experienced by families, poor and young. Along with prayer and solidarity, the need to change lifestyles "going against an ephemeral culture "and “beyond purely materialistic ideologies that often mark our age and end up clouding our sense of solidarity and charity ".
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05/13/2012 VATICAN
Pope: Through Mary, reacting to the temptation of discouragement in the face of economic crisis
05/10/2012 MYANMAR
For Burmese dissident, IMF might dream economic boom, but our dignity is worth more
05/10/2012 CHINA
The fall of the gods: The Communist Party does not bring happiness
by Bernardo Cervellera
05/14/2012 CHINA
Chen Guangcheng and Beijing's failure to reform
by Willy Wo-Lap Lam
05/10/2012 CHINA - PHILIPPINES
South China Sea: trade war between Beijing and Manila over disputed islands
05/10/2012 PAKISTAN
Faisalabad remembers Bishop John Joseph, "martyr" of the blasphemy law
05/11/2012 CHINA - VATICAN
World Day of Prayer for the Church in China: Mission and baptisms in the city of Prato
05/12/2012 INDONESIA
Indonesia, Islamic paramilitary group defends Christians, Hindus and Buddhists
by Mathias Hariyadi
05/11/2012 VATICAN
Propaganda Fide Undersecretary Fr Massimo Cenci dies, pope remembers him
05/11/2012 PHILIPPINES - CHINA
South China Sea: hundreds of Filipinos in the streets against Beijing's "imperialism"

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