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...
02/09/2012MALAYSIA-SAUDI ARABIA "Blasphemous" Saudi Poet arrested in Malaysia and deported to Jeddah. Risks death Kashgari Hamza, 23, the day before the birthday of the Prophet Mohammed published a comment on Twitter: " I do not like the halos of divinity around you. I shall not pray for you ". Forced to flee; he was arrested in Malaysia, and will be tried at home for blasphemy. He risks the death penalty.
02/09/2012EGYPT Alexandria: forced eviction of 62 Coptic families by the Salafis Muslims in the area of el-Amerya, with the complicity of police and state authorities, set fire to Christian homes and shops, and forced several families to leave the country, under the threat of further violence.
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.
02/07/2012PAKISTAN Pakistani Christians for divorce law that saves women from polygamy by Jibran Khan The National Commission for Justice and Peace and leading Catholic and Protestant religious leaders are among the promoters of changes to the law. Currently, an 1869 law is in place, which is discriminatory towards Christians. The goal is greater protection for women who will be able to settle cases of abuses and polygamy more quickly.
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.
02/07/2012INDONESIA West Borneo: festivities for Year of Dragon amid Islamic threats by Mathias Hariyadi Up to a million people took to the streets of Singkawan, to attend celebrations for the Cap Go Meh. In recent days, extremist leaders have shouted slogans against the party, branded as "anti-Islamic". Authorities and police have monitored security, no major accident or collision.
02/06/2012AFGHANISTAN Increasing civilian casualties in Afghanistan, more than three thousand in 2011 According to UN Mission in Afghanistan report, about 77% of the victims due to continue suicide attacks and the violence of groups linked to the Taliban. Since 2007 civilian deaths amounted to 11,800. AsiaNews sources underline the extreme climate of insecurity experienced by the population and the futility of 10 years of war.
02/04/2012PHILIPPINES Mindanao, Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah leaders killed in a raid The air raid struck an Islamic extremists camp located near the town of Parang (Jolo), killing 15 terrorists. Among the dead Zulfifli bin Hir, head of Jemaah Islamiah, Gumbahali Jumdail, leader of Abu Sayyaf and Mumanda Ali, one of the authors of the Bali bombing. In the coming days DNA tests to confirm the identity of the slain.
Books
Augusto Colombo. Apostolo dei paria di Piero Gheddo
pp. 320
Matteo Ricci: missione e ragione. Una biografia intellettuale di Gianni Criveller
pp. 132
Bioetica religioni missioni di Buono Giuseppe, Pelosi Patrizia pp. 432
Matteo Ricci e Giulio Aleni, due vite incrociate di Giulio Aleni / (a cura di) Gianni Criveller
pp. 176
Missione Bengala 155 anni del Pime in India e Bangladesh EMI
di Piero Gheddo
pp. 480
La Cina di Mao processa la Chiesa di Angelo S.Lazzarotto pp. 528
Il rovescio delle medaglie di Bernardo Cervellera pp. 240
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