02/09/2012RUSSIA “Political prisoners” back in the news Russia’s opposition calls for their immediate release. PM Putin denies their existence. A list of 39 names, headed by that of Khodorkovsky, is made public. Moscow (AsiaNews) – Once common under Soviet rule, the demand to the Kremlin for the release of “political prisoners” made in the latest anti-government demonstrations caught the attention of Russian media. Days after Prime...
02/07/2012RUSSIA Anti-Putin demonstration success. Future of "Tsar Vlad" like Gaddafi by Nina Achmatova At least 100 thousand march in Moscow for honest elections and democratic reforms. Victory of Prime Minister in the first round of presidential elections increasingly unlikely. Analysts: Putin might be "buried" within the first two years of new mandate.
02/04/2012ITALY Responding today to Jesus' question: "Who do you say I am?" An International Symposium on "Jesus our contemporary," to be held in Rome from 9 to 11 February, organized by the Italian Churches’ Committee for Cultural projects. Cardinal. Ruini: "a strong message to society and a cultural world that are oppressed by so many other concerns and many other needs."
02/03/2012ASIA 1.24 million deaths from malaria: twice those estimated by the WHO A Seattle University study has estimated that in 2010 the victims of the disease numbered about 47% more than shown by the data published by the World Health Organization. Funded by Bill Gates, the new study is based on statistical models that also takes into account deaths that previously were not attributed to malaria.
02/02/2012ASIA Baltic Dry Index falls to record low by Maurizio d'Orlando Index hits 662 points. The previous low was in 2008, during the Lehman Brothers crisis. The drop reflects the steep decline in demand for raw materials, consequence of a worldwide economic slowdown. Expert tells AsiaNews that ship overcapacity is the main reason for the fall. Loans to big ship-owners now start to look shaky.
01/31/2012RUSSIA No longer idyllic between Putin and Patriarchate. At least in appearance. by Nina Achmatova The Prime Minister and presidential candidate seems to have distanced himself from the Church, that holds out its hand to the anti-government protest movement. Experts: "This is just a strategy, the hierarchy can not do without the support of power."
01/30/2012RUSSIA Opposition invades Moscow ring road by Nina Achmatova Massive turnout for "White Circle" protest: almost 4 thousand cars with a white mark in solidarity with opposition, occupy one of the capital's main arteries, "surrounding" the Kremlin.
01/28/2012HOLY LAND International Day of Prayer for Peace in Holy Land Card. Turkson, Justice and Peace, and the Custodian of the Holy Land for the fourth edition of the Day. Prayers and Eucharistic adoration, Mass at Calvary in Jerusalem. Angelus with the Pope.
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