A complaint was filed with the capital's public prosecutor's office against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, leader of the Chp. He is 'guilty' of criticising the government for the widespread circulation of methamphetamine. A trade exploited by the country's leadership to pay off debts in a time of economic crisis. President Erdoğan's attack, calling for a trial.
The UN environment summit scheduled from November 6 to 18. Sharm el-Sheikh is garrisoned by police and plainclothes agents. All forms of dissent have been suppressed, and at least 67 people have been arrested, including an Indian who had promoted a march. Report denounces "high risk" of food and water shortages in the Middle East.
The epidemic has reached the capital and is present in all eight governorates. At least 600,000 doses of vaccine are needed for the most exposed categories, but so far only 13,000 doses have arrived. Exacerbating the emergency is a collapsing health system and political and institutional gridlock. From Syria to Afghanistan, a regional problem.
The shah's prison is at the heart of the Islamic Republic's worst atrocities. Common criminals, activists, and dissidents have been executed inside the infamous facility. Scores of reports have highlighted serious human rights abuses and violations. In mid-October, a mysterious fire engulfed the prison for hours. Thousands of people arrested for protesting against the death of Mahsa Amini are set to go on trial together.
The Scary Weekend was held in the Saudi capital. People in creepy costumes or elegant clothes posted pictures and videos on social media. Major papers covered the event. For some it was a harmless entertainment opportunity but critics note its pagan or Christian roots.
A 2,300 seat place of worship inaugurated last year with a statue of Our Lady to whom it is dedicated. The Pontiff will hold an ecumenical meeting and prayer for peace during his trip to the Gulf. Its construction was the fruit of the mission of Mgr Ballin, vicar apostolic who died in 2020.
The cause of beatification and canonisation of Patriarch Card Gregory Peter XV Agagianian opened today in Rome. Card De Donatis led the Mass at the Lateran basilica in the presence of the current Armenian Catholic Patriarch Minassian. Agagianian bore witness to the faith through works, and his role in the Second Vatican Council.
Joint EUR 100 million project delegated to trusted men of the Turkish president and his Azerbaijani counterpart. The two leaders visited the agricultural park with 500 jobs and 10,000 head of cattle. Investments were also made in infrastructure and gold and copper mines. Tenders awarded to the "Gang of Five".
The shrine attack has claimed so far 15 lives and 19 wounded. Some groups say the Iranian regime is behind the attack to justify further repression. At least 10,000 people gathered at the Saghez cemetery to honour the slain young Kurdish woman. Local sources say security forces fired live rounds and tear gas against protesters. The country's prisons can no longer accommodate inmates.
A book by Monsignor Bizzeti and the Prior of Bose, Sabino Chialà, to describe the churches, monasteries and places of the Syriac Christian tradition to pilgrims and educated people. A "precious" reality, from texts to monasteries, which has remained "more in touch with Semitic culture". A 'spiritual' dimension able to fascinate young people. A meeting in Milan.
Today's headlines: Israel starts extractions from Karish, expected to sign maritime border with Lebanon today; Asean summit on Myanmar opens; with 'honorary citizenship', Vientiane aims at rich foreigners to boost economy; Japan's coast guard uses sophisticated drones to patrol coasts; in Russia, cases of racial and religious hatred in the Armed Forces are on the rise.
The family of the Palestinian journalist slain by an Israeli soldier met the pontiff on the sidelines of today’s general audience. Her brother told AsiaNews that the meeting is a source of strength for seeking justice, which is "the least we can do” to “honour her memory". A sense of impunity surrounds the Israeli army. Shireen "was a “voice for peace" who was silenced intentionally. For the Custody’s Fr Ibrahim Faltas, the current “situation is very serious”.
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