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09/02/2010 ASIA - VATICAN Lay Catholics in Asia: a "sleeping giant" that is waking up by Bernardo Cervellera Investing in church structures must not stifle the testimony in work, family, politics. The specific mission of the laity is to be in contact with the world and with non-Christians. The teaching of Ratzinger. The testimony of Mgr. Dao and Jess Estanislao, a former member of the Philippine government. Seoul (AsiaNews) - Lay Catholics in Asia have been likened to a "sleeping giant", held back by too many commitments within the clerical structures. It is now time to awaken them to their specific mission, which is to live in the world like a leaven,... 09/02/2010 VATICAN – ISRAEL Pope and Peres hopeful that Washington talks will lead to peace in the Holy Land Benedict XVI and the Israeli president call for “an agreement that is respectful of the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples.” They also talked about the results of the bilateral working commission that has worked for years on drafting an agreement to settle economic and tax issues. Both men expressed hope for a “rapid conclusion of its work.” 09/02/2010 MIDDLE EAST - USA Direct talks between Israelis and Palestinians, little hope for peace After almost two years, Netanyahu and Abbas will meet face to face today. Obama speaks of a last grasp opportunity for possible peace "in a year." But the positions are diametrically opposed. The issue of Hamas and Iran. 09/02/2010 CHINA China’s foremost dairy company accused of “recycling” melamine-tainted milk Hundreds of tonnes of milk powder containing melamine were seized in 2008 in order to be destroyed. Now, a weekly paper accuses one of the companies involved in the original scandal of recycling the toxic product. The company denies the allegation whilst the authorities are silent. 09/02/2010 SRI LANKA - INDIA Peace agreed between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen by Melani Manel Perera The fishing industry is vital for both countries, but Indian vessels exploit their greater technological weight to beat the Sinhalese to catches. To avoid further clashes at sea, a peace encounter is organised. 09/02/2010 KOREA South Korean Christians call for renewed humanitarian aid to North Korea by Theresa Kim Hwa-young An association of Protestant clergymen launch an appeal urging the government to send food surpluses to the North. Food should not be used as a weapon in intra-Korean confrontation. Delegates representing South Korea’s five largest religious denominations bring 300 tonnes of wheat flour to the North. 09/02/2010 CHINA British specialists warn against dangerous ‘stem cell tourism’ in China Scientists in Britain issue a warning for patients who seek stem cell treatment in clinics around the world. There is no evidence in favour of their therapies; they are a fraud. 09/02/2010 INDIA Christian leaders: Orissa government still ignores pogrom victims by Nirmala Carvalho Archbishop Cheenath and the president of Orissa Minority Forum demand sentences for perpetrators, compensation for the victims and peace initiatives. The movement creates a youth wing to address community needs. To date there are still 3500 houses to rebuild. 09/02/2010 ISRAEL – IRAN Israel completes preparations for an attack against Iran by Maurizio d’Orlando In a note to Congress, US Defense Department reveals Israel bought huge amounts of fuel for jet planes and land forces. In Jerusalem, debate heats up over the suitability of an attack against Iran’s nuclear reactors. In Tehran meanwhile, leaders continue to favour nuclear energy because of US embargo on oil refining technology. 09/02/2010 INDONESIA Christian and radical Muslims: dialogue, instead of burning the Koran by Mathias Hariyadi Protestant and Roman Catholic bishops met with leaders of a Muslim extremist group, to condemn the proposal by a U.S. church to burn the Koran on the anniversary of September 11. The common call to continue and deepen exchange and dialogue. 09/02/2010 PAKISTAN Suicide attacks on Shia community in Lahore. 31 dead and over 200 injured The attacks occurred yesterday afternoon during a procession of Shiite community attended by thousands of people. Bombings claimed by Sunni terrorist group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi. Shiites accuse the police of failing to maintain security. Several police stations targeted in overnight attacks. Altri articoli 09/01/2010 ASIA - VATICAN Lay Catholics, a "creative minority" for Asia by Bernardo Cervellera 09/01/2010 ISRAEL – PALESTINE Direct Israeli-Palestinian talks go ahead despite attack on settlers 09/01/2010 CHINA Beijing tightens controls on mobile phones 09/01/2010 PHILIPPINES Maguindanao massacre trial postponed, victims’ relatives protest 09/01/2010 CHINA Chinese manufacturing grows faster in August 09/01/2010 INDONESIA Religious Affairs minister wants Ahmadis banned 09/01/2010 VATICAN Pope: the Church is always in need of "feminine genius" 09/01/2010 INDIA Hindu village boycotts Catholics for not praying to Hindu gods by Nirmala Carvalho 09/01/2010 ASIA - VATICAN Pope's message to Congress of lay Catholics in Asia 09/01/2010 ISLAM – UNITED STATES Ground Zero mosque, between Islamophobia and Islamic fundamentalism 09/01/2010 PAKISTAN Withdrawal of water reveals Pakistani Government’s inability in aid management by Jibran Khan 09/01/2010 IRAQ Tensions between Erbil and Baghdad, this time over gas Dossier Mother Teresa, an inestimable gift for the world Pope in Cyprus for peace in Middle East [Show all dossier] Editor's choices CHINA Young Chinese mother kidnapped and sterilized to enforce one-child law The woman disappeared on 15 July and was subjected to forced sterilization. Because of the operation she is still in hospital. Her mother, who reported her missing child, was arrested for 10 days. The damage of the one child law. CHINA - VATICAN Underground Catholic: How sad to see the changes in Mgr. An Shuxin by Wang ZhichengBishop An is now the official bishop of Baoding, after his militancy in the underground Church for 25 years and having spent 10 years in prison. His choice has divided the faithful of the diocese. For Catholics, he is being used as a puppet by the Chinese government to divide the Church. The time of martyrdom is not yet over and unity with the pope is necessary. Prayer to Our Lady of Donglu. The suffered witness of a believer of the Church in China. Top 10 08/27/2010 NORTH KOREA - CHINA Carter in Pyongyang, American Christian freed 08/27/2010 INDIA Kandhamal: slain former leader of Hindu converted to Christianity by Nirmala Carvalho 08/27/2010 ISRAEL - PALESTINE Netanyahu proposes direct peace talks every two weeks 09/02/2010 ISRAEL – IRAN Israel completes preparations for an attack against Iran by Maurizio d’Orlando 08/29/2010 INDONESIA Volcano warning in Sumatra as Mount Sinabung erupts by Mathias Hariyadi 08/30/2010 INDONESIA 30 thousand displaced by new eruption in Sumatra by Mathias Hariyadi 08/27/2010 NEPAL Nepal blocks return home of plane crash victims bodies by Kalpit Parajuli 08/27/2010 VATICAN - ISLAM Message for end of Ramadan: Overcoming violence between religions 08/29/2010 IRAQ Mosul Catholic killed after kidnapping. The family had paid a ransom 08/31/2010 ISRAEL - VATICAN Peres to visit Pope at a time of "serious" dialogue between Rome and Jerusalem by Arieh Cohen AsiaNews IS ALSO A MONTHLY! 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