For the Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad, the visit to Najaf will be “one of the highlights” of the apostolic journey to Iraq. The Shi‘a leader “is not a politician, but a man of faith” who works for human fraternity. The new coronavirus pandemic will prevent the usual crowds, but Christians and others are waiting for the pontiff “with joy and hope”.
The assault took place in the eastern province of Deir Ezzor. The military was stationed in the area looking for jihadist militiamen. Yesterday the Syrian authorities announced the discovery of the body of the director of Palmyra, who was beheaded in 2015. DNA tests will be carried out to confirm his identity.
In his Sunday Mass homily, the cardinal recalls the expectation for the formation of a government of national salvation, so far failed "due to the prevalence of personal interests". Silence, he attacks, is equivalent to "being accomplices". Metropolitan Audi condemns the murder of Lokman Slim.
His body was found yesterday morning with four bullets to the head and one to the body. The condolences of political and institutional leaders. Fears of a new escalation of political violence. Mona Fayad: This murder "is a message and a lesson", but "we will not remain silent".
The new US president declares that the war in the Arab state "must end" and suspends support for Riyadh. However, aid remains in the defence of sovereignty and territorial integrity from external attacks. Bin Salman records the US change of course and relaunches the "global political solution". Al-Qaeda leader in the Arabian Peninsula arrested in Yemen.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights recalls that the protests are of a peaceful nature, while the police use "excessive force". Students protest against the appointment of an Erdogan loyalist as dean of Boğaziçi University. Officers arrested 250 people, dozens are detained.
The text signed by the pope and the imam of al-Azhar favoured "a more serene climate". Exchanges are open "not only between religions, but between different sections of society". Catholics "firm in the faith" need not fear confrontation with Muslims. In the new coronavirus pandemic, gestures of "renewed solidarity".
A decision taken for "humanitarian reasons". The captain remains in custody. The Pasdaran had blocked the ship on charges of pollution; billions of Iranian dollars frozen by Seoul over US sanctions at stake. The Pentagon recalls the Nimitz aircraft carrier from the Gulf waters.
At least 17 million out of 81 million citizens live below the poverty line. The actual unemployment rate has reached 40%. The pandemic has had a negative impact on the economy, but it has fuelled solidarity. Iraqi refugees are among the hardest hit. Difficulties “must not stifle generosity".
Tehran maintains only Brussels can favour the return to the nuclear agreement by "coordinating and synchronizing" times and mechanisms. For the EU, too, it is essential to "find the means" that will allow the United States and Iran to return to the nuclear deal. And "time is not a problem".
The goal is to immunize at least some of the health workers, engaged in the front line in the fight against the virus. United Nations states Israel has a "responsibility" towards the Palestinians in collaborating to fight the virus. Netanyahu government disagrees. Ramallah hopes to take advantage of the Covax scheme, but times are uncertain.
During the flogging, the two, in their 20s, shouted and begged for mercy several times. The mother of one of them passed out on hearing the cries of her son. A "show" that has raised criticism from activists and human rights NGOs. For local officials, sharia-based verdicts must be applied and cannot be waived.
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