Dario Salvi

Rita and Maryam are enrolled in the Faculty of Architecture at the city’s university. Dread and fear accompanied their comeback, but after a certain time, things were back to normal. Years of Jihadi rule have changed people’s mindset and a certain careful attitude is perceptible. Relations with Muslim students have improved in some cases.

The Oslo Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad. The young Yazidi woman endured multiple rapes by Jihadis. After she fled, she found the courage to speak out against their madness. For Chaldean priests, there are hundreds like her who need help to get over their trauma.

The Syrian leader grants his first interview to a Gulf newspaper since the beginning of the war. He does not mention the nations, but confirms the arrival of Arab and Western delegations to Damascus. The goal is to reopen the diplomatic representations. In the last rebellious enclave, last appeal for agreement between Russia and Turkey.

The White House wants to eliminate the "Treaty of Amity" signed in 1955. According to the CIG, the punitive measures of the US violate the terms of the agreement. For t judges, blocs on the entry of basic necessities must be lifted. The relationship between the Trump administration and international justice bodies increasingly tense.

The man had gone to the consulate general of the Turkish city to obtain marriage documents. According to the Saudi authorities he disappeared after leaving the building. Turkish government sources state that he is still within the structure. In the past he had criticized the war in Yemen and internal repression.

At 58, the member of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan is a veteran politician. For Patriarch Sako, he is committed to "true reconciliation" against tensions and controversies. He is respected leader and a source of hope, says Mgr Yaldo, who views citizenship as a fundamental basis of the country.

According to the transalpine government the Iranian intelligence ministry is behind the foiled attack on Villepinte against an anti-Tehran opposition group. Assets of two senior officials of the Islamic Republic frozen. Tehran rejects claims and hopes for new talks to dispel the "misunderstandings".

Souleman Yusph, an Assyrian journalist and activist, has been missing since yesterday. According to local sources, he was taken by Kurdish officials in Qamishli. In recent weeks, he had reported attacks on Christian schools. For the bishop of Hasakah, Kurdish persecution of Christians continues.

The Pasdaran have launched ballistic missile over an area "east of the Euphrates River". The attack would have caused several "dead and wounded" among the militia. For the third time in a year Tehran has launched ballistic missiles outside its borders. No comment from the Syrian government.

Teheran Foreign Minister makes announcement on the sidelines of a meeting with his counterpart in New Delhi. India is Iran's second-largest oil buyer. Between the two countries a "collaboration across the board". The price of crude oil continues to rise on global markets.

Lebanese president goes against the trend at the General Assembly. The return of refugees must not be linked to a "political solution" that remains uncertain. The emergency has caused an economic, demographic and social collapse in the Land of the Cedars. Attack on the United States for the decision to transfer the embassy to Jerusalem.

The University of Baghdad has distinguished itself for having been able to build an important network of academic partnerships. The importance of education with a view to post-war reconstruction. For the first time Japan exceeds the United Kingdom by number of universities. The Asian continent is growing and it could overtake Europe in the near future.