Dario Salvi

The Pasdaran threaten "decisive" action in case of more protests. The Internet is still down, and, according to witnesses, protests continue. Schools in scores of cities remain closed and security forces patrol the streets. One thousand people have been arrested.

A high rate of unemployment, poverty and a mad cost of living are the friars’ lot. The violence linked to the Turkish offensive in the north-east seems to follow a “well-worn script”. Christians take steps to deal with huge needs. The war might be at an end, but peace is still faraway.

For the Secretary of State Pompeo the status of the area must be "negotiated" and the US "increases the chances of peace". He applauds Netanyahu: a decision that "corrects a historical error". Palestinians warn: risks for "stability, peace and security". The EU considers its position on the subject unchanged.

Card al Rahi expressed again his solidarity to young protesters engaged in a “peaceful uprising" under a "single flag". Catholic leaders call for a "credible and effective" government. The Beirut marathon is cancelled. Army chief stressed the peaceful nature of protests, but adds that the military is ready to intervene.

Protests against fuel rationing and rising prices in Tehran and in various centers. At least one person died in clashes. The supreme leader attacks counter-revolutionaries and enemies of Iran. Washington's solidarity with "peaceful protests against the regime".

The site’s long restoration ended last month. It started in 2009 and cost US$1.1 million. Orthodox Jews claim the site and demand free access to what they consider a place of worship. French regulations provide for limited access, upon purchase of a ticket.

Rihan Hanna Ayoub urges the government to solve the crisis before it “gets out of control”. Protesters have “legitimate demands”. Violent police repression continues with more victims in Baghdad. Christians have joined protesters under the same Iraqi flag.

The provision in conjunction with the Islamic festival celebrating the birth of the prophet Muhammad. In total, over 3,500 people were freed. The activists in prison were mostly journalists and university students. In February for the 40 years of the Islamic Republic 50 thousand prisoners pardoned.

The US president, who says he is a “great fan” of his Turkish counterpart, describes tête-à-tête as “productive”. Erdoğan calls for a “new page in our relationship". However, the two countries remain divided over anti-Kurdish offensive and S-400 weapon system.

In two days of fighting, 34 Palestinians victims and 63 wounded in Israel. The cease-fire in effect at 5:30 am; just before a missile hit a house in the Strip killing six civilians. The mediation role of Egypt (and the UN) fundamental.

The escalation of violence between the Israeli army and Islamic jihad continues after the killing yesterday of a group commander. In two days there are at least 12 victims in the Strip. The UN special envoy in Cairo seeking mediation. The EU Court of Justice demands indication of the origin of goods, specifying whether they are produced in the occupied territories.

An Armenian Catholic priest and his father were killed in an ambush on the road to Deir el-Zor; a deacon wounded. Car bombs explode near the Chaldean church in Qamishli, seven die and 70 wounded. Behind the violence the hand of the Islamic State. Bishop Georges: "They cut off water and electricity, a script already seen".