05/20/2012VATICAN Pope calls on Chinese Catholics to be faithful to Church and consistent in their faith At the Regina Caeli, Benedict XVI says that with the ascension, Jesus "has separated from us." A remembrance for victims of attack on Brindisi school and the earthquake in Emilia. An encouragement for the pro-life movement. Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Pope Benedict's prayer at the Regina Caeli today, was for Chinese Catholics, who on Thursday venerate "the Blessed Virgin Mary, Help of Christians, venerated with great devotion at the Shrine of Sheshan in Shanghai" (pictured), "so that they may announce...
05/19/2012PAKISTAN Pakistan, appeal for Christian girl kidnapped and forced to convert to Islam by Shafique Khokhar To date, the police refuses to liberate the girl, despite the repeated requests of the family. Mary Salik (fictitious name) was kidnapped last May 4 near Faisalabad by an uncle who had converted to Islam. The girl's father denounces conspiracy against his family: "My daughter has heart problems and was kidnapped by deception".
05/19/2012IRAN - IAEA IAEA chief arrives in Tehran tomorrow Yukiya Amano’s trip comes a few days before new round of talks between Iran and the 5 +1 negotiators. The discussions touched on the controversy over Agency's report last year which suggested the possible developments of the military nuclear program, which Tehran claimed is a "fabrication".
05/19/2012INDIA - ITALY Indian authorities say no to bail for Italian marines The news comes at the end of 90 days in custody and after the confirmation of the charge of murder against the two soldiers. According to the police there is a risk of influencing the key trial witnesses. Italy recalls its ambassador to Rome.
05/19/2012ASIA - ITALY PIME launches “family friendly” trade fair The event is part of preparations for the VII World Meeting of Families. It opened yesterday and will end on May 20. The fair brings together over 70 exhibitors from all over the world.
05/19/2012LAOS - VIETNAM Hundreds of Laotian women "sold" in China, victims of human trafficking The majority come from the northern provinces, near the border, and belong to the Khmu ethnic minority. Local officials stress that government attempts to counter the phenomenon are "largely useless". US department: Laos a "source" for unscrupulous traffickers.
05/19/2012CHINA - USA Chen Guangcheng at Beijing airport, waiting to leave for the United States It was announced by the dissident this morning. "I do not have a passport. I do not know when I will leave. I think I'll go to New York." Thus the events that began on April 26 with the daring escape of the blind activist, come to an end.
05/18/2012SYRIA - UNITED NATIONS For Ban ki-Moon, al-Qaeda behind Damascus bombings UN secretary general mentions the presence of Muslim terrorists on Syrian soil. UN observers chief is sceptical about the peace mission's future. Kofi Annan announces new visit to Syria.
05/18/2012INDIA - ITALY Kerala police claim Italian marines responsible for murder and attempted murder Charge contained in the documents submitted to the court by the Special Investigation Team of Kochi (SIT). Exact location of incident also indicated, but no reference to ballistic report. Marines to be transferred in a guest house within 20 days.
05/18/2012LIBYA - ITALY Italian-Libyan association provides grassroots health care to Libya Set up after the fall of Gaddafi, al-Libya has rebuilt hospitals and supplied medical drugs to cities like Zawiya, Ghelaa, Hurban, Algelaa and Bani Walid. Tiziana Gamannossi, who is behind the initiative, talks about the tragic situation of the Libyan population, left without drugs, shelter and basic necessities. On the Tunisian borders, dozens of children have died after contracting rabies from stray dogs.
05/18/2012INDONESIA Muslim extremists throw stones and urine at Bekasi Christians by Mathias Hariyadi The Filadelfia HKBP community met yesterday to celebrate the Ascension of the Lord. A mob attacked them, interrupting the religious service, which police failed to protect. Last week, a Christian journalist was beaten up for his faith.
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