Dario Salvi

For Fr Paul Karam, the situation remains challenging. Only a few families have gone home, and their fate remains uncertain. Syrian authorities have encouraged repatriation, but the situation remains unstable. Lebanon faces its own problem: both unemployment and poverty are close to 40 per cent.

Anyone who mocks, provokes or upsets "public order, religious values ​​and public morality" will be targeted. In addition to the prison, the perpetrators risk a fine of 800 thousand dollars. The government campaign continues against critical voices and dissidents. The 61-year-old religious leader Salman Odah risks death for asking for better relations with Qatar.

Russia resumed airstrikes after a three-week hiatus with at least ten warplanes. Trump warns Moscow and Damascus. In the province, rebel groups prepare their resistance amid doubts about Turkish support. If the city “falls, we'll all end up in the cemetery,” said a source in the besieged city.

It is the highest in the last 15 years, linked to the recent dramatic collapse of the lira. Consumer prices have grown by 17.9% and continue to increase. Pressures on the central bank for an increase in interest rates. Cost of gas and electricity jumps.

With Russian backing, Syrian government forces are poised to attack the last rebel stronghold. For Card Zenari, everything must be done to avoid the worst. Vicar to Aleppo calls on the international community to find a solution. Yesterday, pope Francis made an appeal during the Angelus.

Sixteen movements and political parties reached an agreement for the birth of the most important parliamentary block. The list can count on 177 seats (out of a total of 329). Today inaugural session of the Chamber, called to elect the next Speaker of Parliament. Within 30 days the Head of State.

...Manal Awad Mikhail will lead the province of Damietta, on the Nile delta. Previously she was vice-governor of Giza. Graduated in veterinary medicine, she has received national and international awards for her work. In the reshuffle wanted by the president 22 of the 27 governors changed.

Russia’s Defence Minister notes that reconstruction “is ongoing”, and “security points [. . .] can begin accepting refugees”. The UN special envoy for Syria has scheduled a meeting to discuss Syria’s constitutional issues.

On September 7, the third summit on Syria between Rouhani, Putin and Erdogan is scheduled. Damascus prepares an assault on Idlib, the last rebel stronghold. Msgr. Abou Khazen: The diplomatic effort of the regional powers is fundamental. From the United States, France and Great Britain "threats" that risk only to trigger "new violence".

Eight million are allocated to the private sector, another eight to finance environmental projects and two in the fight against drugs. Brussels renews its commitment to keep the nuclear pact alive. The Iranian Parliament fires the Economy Minister. The holder of the Defense flies to Damascus and meets Assad.

In a letter the Chaldean primate recalls the sufferings and persecutions of community in the last decade. He calls for future "guarantees" and a "common foundation" based on equal citizenship. The challenge of emigration, can only be defeated by restoring a social and political fabric on which to rebuild life.

The first hearing scheduled for 27 August. For Iran, the measures adopted by Trump violate a 1955 treaty between the two nations. But judges will need months to decide and a final sentence could take in years. UN Special Rapporteur: sanctions are illegitimate, unjust and harmful.