Dario Salvi

The Chaldean cardinal’s proposal is directed at the president, the prime minister and the speaker of the Council of Representatives (parliament). It is based on the principles of citizenship, law and institutions. Sovereignty, security and economy are its "red lines", a common basis for overcoming tensions, divisions and encouraging reconciliation.

According to medical sources "they were playing" outside their home when they were hit by the explosion. At the moment there are no further details on those responsible. Eight children die every day. UK Foreign minister warns: the peace plan "dead within a few weeks".

At the beginning of the 1900s, Turkey was a model in the context of the Muslim world. For the Islamic preacher, accused of being the mastermind of the 2016 coup, the failure is due to the "rapid descent" towards totalitarianism. The campaign of arrests based on associationism. Need for an "awakening" of the "collective consciousness".

The Attorney General Mandelblit intends to request the indictment. The security questioning and the electoral session risk creating a political and institutional short-circuit. Netanyahu defends himself by attacking: a "witch hunt" of political origin, a "house of cards" destined to collapse.

A UN report accuses the Israeli military in connection with its action against protestors in the Strip. The report is based on confidential information from military sources. It will not have any effects, source tells AsiaNews. Meanwhile, Israel goes to the polls in April with Netanyahu's leadership at risk.

Lebanese President Michel Aoun and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi attended the Caritas regional conference. The cardinal spoke out against attempts at ethnic and religious cleansing in the region. For the president, the priority is to counteract intolerance and conflicts.

Bombs, explosive belts and silencers found in the village of Baghouz. About 40 thousand people have fled in the last three months; of these 15 thousand since 9 February, start of the offensive. Civilians in bad conditions, at least 78 people died trying to reach the reception centers.

The 37-year-old Egyptian-American won for playing Freddy Mercury. Relatives and neighbours in his family’s hometown of Upper Egypt are ecstatic for the victory. The Coptic actor is celebrated as a national hero, like Muslim footballer Salah. Emigration and anti-Christian violence loom in the background.

Chief of Quds force says he is still responsible for Iranian diplomacy. President Rouhani did not accept his decision to leave office. Lack of invitation to meet with Assad and the growing dissatisfaction with Minister’s role in government.

In a message to the faithful, the prelate urges his flock to “overcome with courage" the tendency to see themselves as a "minority". This is a time to help one’s needy fellow human beings, enhancing the spirituality of a Church that is mystical and oriented towards martyrdom. The Patriarchate is providing 50,000 dollars for the poor. Collections are taking place in all of Baghdad parishes.

Mohammad Javad Zarif posts announcement on his Instagram profile. He apologized for "not being able to continue" with the assignment and for "all my failings." Yesterday he did not attend the surprise visit of Syrian President Assad in Iran, the latest tensions with the International Financial Action Group .

A court in Damanhur sentenced Wael Saad and Ramon Rasmi Mansour to death for being “led by the devil" when they killed the abbot of St Macarius. Now the Grand Mufti will review the ruling. Coptic religious leaders call for prayer and urge an appeal to the sentence.