02/09/2012SYRIA As the killing continues, UN and Arab League propose joint observers in Syria Seventy people were killed today in Homs. On Sunday, Arab League could recognise Syria’s opposition as the representative of the Syrian people. Turkey and the Organisation of the Islamic Conference announce fresh diplomatic initiatives. Some reports suggest Qatar and US might provide military support. Beirut (AsiaNews) – The United Nations was expected today to take up an Arab League proposal for a joint monitoring mission in Syria. Meanwhile, in the country, reports speak of greater repression with more violent attacks, especially in the city of Homs. Opposition sources said 93 people...
02/08/2012PALESTINE-ISRAEL Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem in favour of Fatah-Hamas agreement Reconciliation responds "to the Palestinian aspirations for unity and we must be happy." Amazement at the criticism voiced by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. In any case, Msgr. Twal remains committed to a "peace for all, a good understanding with Israel and unity between the Palestinian brothers. "
02/08/2012SYRIA Battle in Homs. A more "Islamic" revolution; growing violence against Christians The Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Serghey: Assad's fate "must be decided by the Syrians." Local sources inform AsiaNews of the growing violence, on the part of the regime's opponents, towards the Alawis, Christians and those alleged to be on the government's side.
02/07/2012SYRIA – EUROPEAN UNION Gregorios III Laham appeals to Europe for compromise in Syria by Fady Noun The Melkite patriarch of Antioch and All the East, of Alexandria and of Jerusalem, is concerned that Syria has been caught up in a power game between the United States and Russia. He calls on Europe, which has a Mediterranean vocation, to take the initiative to prevent a civil war.
02/07/2012SYRIA Sergey Lavrov in Damascus to "soften" Assad. In Homs, the battle continues After the veto of Russia and China on February 4, diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis intensify. Obama declares that there will not be a Libya style intervention. Belgium, Great Britain and the U.S. close their embassies in Damascus.
02/06/2012CHINA - SYRIA - UN Chinese media claim veto to UN resolution against Damascus "for the good of the people" The main newspapers close to the communist government highlight distrust of the Western bloc. Beijing is behaving "responsibly" and looking after the welfare of the Syrian people. The blockade imposed by Russia and China within the Security Council condemned by the United States. Meanwhile, in Syria people continue to fight and die.
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.
02/01/2012UN-SYRIA UN deadlock over Syria. Russia and China block Arab League plan The United Nations Security Council discussed the Syrian crisis for a whole day without reaching a conclusion. India is also opposed to external pressures and demands that a political process led by Syrians, respecting the sovereignty of the country.
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