Dario Salvi

He allegedly violated Article 117 of the Criminal Code, which punishes those who produce documents or writings "against the state". At present there is no official formalization of the charge. The agents broke into his home and confiscated computers and information materials. His wife in shock.

The government has made many "promises" with few results. Its actions so far have failed to meet needs. Corruption has made the crisis worse. Some people involved with the criminal underworld are still in power today. The Church is appealing to the West to help save Catholic schools.

Canadian David Lah, 43, was taken into custody yesterday for violating the lockdown. The Myanmar-born clergyman held a prayer meeting on 7 April. Scores of people were infected with the coronavirus. Lah, who is awaiting trial, faces up to three years in prison. Myanmar Vice President Henry Van Thio, a Christian, was also present at the event.

The response of the Palestinian Authority to the annexation plan supported by the new government. For Abbas, all "responsibility" will now fall on Israel "as an occupying power." A reduction in the Palestinian police and intelligence effort is possible. The European attempt to revive negotiations.

The Assyrian couple disappeared in January from their village in the country’s southeast. In March the wife’s body was found. The authorities have not yet revealed the cause of death. Tuma Çelik excludes PKK involvement. State elements want to prevent the return of Christians to their lands.

The place of worship closed for almost two months under restrictions for the pandemic. The go-ahead for the Eid al-Fitr festival. The director of the mosque hopes that there will be no restrictions on access. In Israel over 16,600 infections and 278 victims; in the West Bank and Gaza 391 infections and two victims.

In a report released today by B’Tselem, Israel’s maximum expansion has harsh consequences for Palestinians. Residents in al-'Esawiyah are treated as objects, targeted by police in a campaign of abuse and collective punishment”. Meanwhile, Israel’s new pro-annexation cabinet was sworn in.

At the annual assembly, Nizar Yazigi attacks the "inhuman blockade" imposed by the West on the Arab country. In addition to paralyzing economic and social life, sanctions have affected health care and he calls for removal. But Washington is ready to pass a law with even harsher targeted sanctions Assad and the government even harder.

A group of 15 students handed out food to people newly impoverished by the coronavirus. In less than two months, they have provided 660 meals. For one of the organisers, their action is but scratching the surface, yet it helps. Since the start of the pandemic, millions of people have found themselves in extreme difficulty; two million have lost their jobs.

The Sciences Po researcher was convicted of “conspiracy against national security”. She also got a year for "propaganda” against the state. For Paris, her conviction is of a “political nature”. Human rights groups and her colleagues have called for her release. Kylie Moore-Gilbert's family members deny claims she tried to commit suicide.

The Maronite patriarch's announcement yesterday during the Sunday mass homily. The cardinal denounced the rise in unemployment, the "unacceptable" levels of inflation and a "terrible" drop in the lira. Today agriculture is "a primary necessity". Criticisms of a "vengeful" justice system and a political class that does not care about the well-being of the people.

To counter the coronavirus outbreak, the country’s bishops have entrusted the country to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima. Archbishop Valles prayed for the healing of the sick and the strength and protection of those who are leading the fight against the disease. The ceremony was carried online and in Catholic media. So far, more than 12,000 cases have been reported in the country with 806 deaths.