Dario Salvi

According to Marist Fathers, the city is struggling to get back to normal. But getting refugees home is still far away. Those who remained showed courage and strength. People hope to see the conflict end across the country. Christians are involved in many initiatives for residents.

At the end of the monthly assembly the Maronite Church expresses concern for the internal political situation. Words and verbal confrontations can hurt "more than bullets". A cabinet is needed before Independence Day, one that is "free from both local and foreign constraints".

In his address to the nation, the emir said that "crises pass" but their mismanagement can cause “long-lasting” scars. The Gulf crisis is a sign of the GCC failure. The embargo has not affected oil and gas exports. He called for ethics and morality but did not talk about rights.

A UN investigation has led to the discovery of pits containing up to 12 thousand corpses. They are located in the north and west of the country. Most (95) in the Nineveh Plain. Don Paolo: "Sign of memory" etched "on the people faces, even those of children".

The Saudi coalition is preparing for the final assault against the Houthi. 80% of food and humanitarian aid flows through Hudaydah. The fights are concentrated around the university and could involve the most important hospital in the city. AsiaNews sources: no glimmers of hope for "improvement". Fear of famine for up to 14 million people.

As of today, 700 people, entities and companies are on Washington’s black list. The Islamic Republic could be cut off from the global financial system. Ordinary Iranians have taken to the streets chanting "Death to America". The economic crisis underlies a domestic power struggle putting. President Rouhani is now in the crosshairs of reformists and hard-liners.

The jihadists died during a gun battle with military in a desert area west of the province of Minya. Amid massive security measures, the funeral of the victims of the November 2 attack took place. The condolences of President Al-Sisi. Government compensation to family members.

Islamist gunmen attack a bus carrying pilgrims in a desert area south of the capital. Coptic sources say ten died, but the toll could get higher. For Catholic Church spokesman, the militants acted out of revenge, raising fear of a new wave of attacks.

At the conclusion of the Synod, the Chaldean patriarch addresses the young people Iraq inviting them to work for "coexistence". Card. Sako calls for enhancedrole of women and the importance of consecrated life. The "little flock" in Iraq must be ready to face current and future challenges with "trust and hope".

Washington appeals for an end of the fighting and the beginning of negotiations. The US press "discovers" the tragedy in the country, children reduced to skin and bone. The Khashoggi case and the responsibilities of bin Salman in Yemen. Houthi rebels: the solution to the crisis remains "inter-Yemeni" if "free from foreign interference".

The third Arab Catholic Youth Congress was held on 26-27 October in the Emirates, to coincide with the Synod. The two-day meeting unfolded in English, Arabic, Hindi and Malay. For the vicar, it provided an opportunity to talk with young people who are well integrated in the Church. Some of the topics included the Christian and Arab identity, the message for Islam, and keeping "the fire of faith alive".

According to the Central Bank, the figure for the month of October reached 15.9%. Compared to the same period last year, the increase is 36.9%. President Rouhani tries to reassure the country: "No danger". And for the Statistics office the rate in October is 2.1%. Breadths held ahead of entry into force of sanctions on banks and oil.