Dario Salvi

The country is suffering the most serious political and institutional crisis in recent history. The opposition leader proclaims himself interim president with US support. Maduro speaks of "American coup". Russia also sympathizes with Caracas: "international law and sovereignty" ignored.

The plan involves bringing in major events, including an NBA game and a bullfight, in order to jumpstart a local entertainment industry that turn the country into one of the top 10 global entertainment destinations and create hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Msgr. Nassar confirms that there will be no Syrian delegation at the Panamanian event. In these years of conflict many young boys and girls have left the country. The desire to escape and the feeling of abandonment remain strong. In March there will be a Syrian "mini WYD". The words of Pope Francis as a source of support for young people.

A Reuters investigation reveals the GDP of Saudi Arabia stops at 2.1 for 2019, compared to a 2.5% forecast. The average price of a barrel of oil also falls, below $ 70. Fears of overproduction and the decline in demand are weighing. Expert: "Less optimism".

For Rouhani all political parties should have their own media. The Internet’s success is due to the fact that it ensures a plurality of voices. Internet literacy is needed; cyberspace should not be abandoned to extremists. Four journalists have been arrested for expressing critical opinions in recent weeks.

Ahmed al-Amari, dean of the Islamic University of Medina, died in hospital following cerebral hemorrhage. According to some sources, death is the result of a fatal injection during a torture session. Serious burns on the body of another activist, Yaser al-Ayyaf. No comment from Riyadh.

At least 36 young men and women from refugee families were preparing to join Pope Francis but visa problems and lack of funds are preventing them. Instead, meetings and moments of prayer will be held to show union with Pope Francis. The situation among refugees remains critical as limited resources cannot meet their many needs.

Israeli missiles would hit a weapons depot and a military post of Iranian special forces and Hezbollah on the outskirts of Damascus. The operation is a response to the launch of rockets (Iranian) from Syria to the Golan Heights. Yesterday deaths and injuries in two attacks on Damascus and Afrin.

A cross-cutting front calls on European governments not to participate in the Warsaw Warsaw Conference in February, commissioned by Washington. An appointment to trace the guidelines of an "unnecessary conflict" with Teheran. In its place a great "peace meeting" on the Middle East open to all. The online petition.

From Canada the 18 year says women in Saudi Arabia are treated "as objects". She has been assigned bodyguards for fear of attacks. Professor in Cairo: "An episode that could repeat itself". The role of social media is fundamental. But something is changing in Riyadh, they are not just superficial reforms. Male guardianship destined to fall.

The cardinal led the ordination Mass of the new archbishop of Mosul and auxiliary of Baghdad in St Joseph cathedral. He asked Mgr Najij to rebuild trust with Muslims as well as the social and ecclesiastical fabric of Iraq’s largest northern city, once a stronghold of the Islamic State group. He appealed to the faithful to support their bishops in their mission.

Alarm launched by the bishops of the "Coordination of support" of the Holy Land at the end of their visit. Christians have the task of living as "full citizens", in the context of a "plural and democratic" society. The appeal to world governments to redouble "efforts for a diplomatic solution" with two states.