Dario Salvi

For Interior Minister K. Shanmugam a "safe haven" is what is needed to "train and radicalize." This feeds the terror network in a medium- to long-term process. The big "concern" of international security agencies. The attack in Auckland is already a wake-up call.

Turning the page on the city’s recent dark past, Archbishop Moussa sets out to write a new chapter based on sharing and fraternity, inspired by Pope Francis. For the prelate, tonight will be the first time back home. Civil and religious authorities, including Muslim leaders, attended the ceremony. An elderly Muslim asked to be the first to ring the bells.

He succeeds Mar Gewargis III Sliwa, who resigned in February 2020 for health reasons. The election postponed several times due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The position is a "very sublime and very high responsibility." Goals include nurturing "identity, language, culture and civilization".

For UN experts, Tehran has raised "significantly" the quantities of uranium to 60%. Criticism of "obstacles" to monitoring activities, while security issues remain "unresolved". Israel reinforces plans for an attack and seeks to "minimize" the Iranian presence in the region.

A report by the activist group denounces violence against those who have returned to the country. Blame laid at door of nations in the area and Europe because they encourage repatriation. Syria and Russia claim the areas under government control are safe. Violations include rape or other forms of sexual violence, arbitrary or illegal detention, torture and ill-treatment.

The Church calls on voters to choose representatives who are prepared and have "clean" hands to achieve “peace, stability and national unity". The electoral commission calls on 75 countries and foreign NGOs to monitor the vote. For radical Shia leader, it is “now acceptable” to participate.

The discovery this morning at 4 a.m probably several hours after escape from the prison of Gilboa, in the north of the country, through an underground tunnel. Five belong to the Islamic Jihad and the sixth is a former commander of the al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades. Shin Bet, drones and molecular dogs on their tracks.

Christians cannot be so on a whim or in isolation; they must take part in the "common good". Divisions distort, especially for a minority like Iraqi Christians. Bearing witness to the faith in the new "digital" age requires a rethink. The Church must promote exchange and participation among her children.

The sentence was eventually reduced to three years on appeal. Released on bail with obligation to report to police, the Christians were charged with “spreading propaganda” against the state, and engaging in “deviant educational activities”. In East Azerbaijan province, a man sent to prison for alcohol possession dies from flogging.

The wounded include five children. 26-year-old Ahmad Salleh was killed by a bullet fired by a soldier, the third victim in a few days. The demonstrations promoted by Hamas against the blockade imposed by Israel in the Strip. For the Palestinian extremist movement recent openings are insufficient.

More than 90 thousand students have dropped out of school. No money for salaries and school supplies. The cost of a ballpoint pen has gone from 2,000 to 25,000 Lebanese liras. Professors fleeing abroad as soon as possible. Msgr Aoun: an educational model of excellence that has fostered integration between Christians and Muslims is at risk.

The laying of the foundation stone on August 30, in conjunction with the National Independence Day. The structure will cover an area of nearly 13 square kilometers. Completion scheduled for 2023, the year of the next presidential elections. For the Turkish leader, the structure will "strike fear in our enemies."