Maddalena Tomassini

Fr Luca Bolelli: My mission among the Khmer (video)

Assad has now set his eyes on retaking Idlib province, the largest area still in the hands of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, former al-Qaeda ally. Some 2.5 million people live in the province. The United Nations calls for talks to avert "a civilian bloodbath".

A bribery case brings to light systematic discrimination that was already well known. Repeat applicants also had their scores lowered. Women were kept out of the medical profession because of child-bearing. In Japan, only 21 per cent of doctors are women, the lowest and half of the OECD average. The government starts a probe in 81 universities.

Bombers attacked last night, after hiding in homes. According to the Afghan sources, the Taliban repelled. The clashes still ongoing. The militants claim to have conquered most of the government buildings.

74,000 people died in less than a year. A surviving nun: "We can not forget". Mayor of Nagasaki: "Japan has a moral obligation to lead efforts for a world without nuclear power". The race to keep the memory of the survivors alive.

Tensions return to their maximum after an incident at the border where two Hamas militants died. 150 rockets launched in Israel, 11 wounded in the city of Sderot. Israeli army: 140 Palestinian military sites are attacked, likelihood of another Gaza operation.

Gratitude and prayer of the Diocese of Hiroshima for those who act for peace. The hope for the agreement between North Korea and the United States.

Fast-tracking of exemption requests from punitive measures against Pyongyang. Seoul will be in the front row to help the neighbor. The decision arrives a few days after a controversial report which claims the socialist country has not halted its nuclear program.

At 6.15 Christians, Shintoists and Buddhists held a joint prayer. In his Peace Declaration Hiroshima mayor warns the “human family” not to forget. For him, nuclear deterrence is “inherently unstable and extremely dangerous”. A memorial Mass is held for the victims. Meetings are held so as not to forget.

Language reflects the two Koreas’ different cultural and social systems. In North Korea there is no bank nor tax, and the term colleague refers only to fellow revolutionaries. Launched in 2005, the dictionary project was halted in 2016.

South Korea is moving towards a low or no growth future. The country’s fertility rate could dip below one child per woman. The economic impact includes closed clinics and lower powder milk production. Young people face hardship and societal inequalities. The Moon government plans reforms whilst the Church highlights its commitment. The director of the diocesan centre in Daejeon speaks for the family.

The number of suicides among 16-25 year-olds is growing. 90% of children have been subjected to a traumatic experience. "Inhuman" conditions in Gaza. Young people are depressed, hungry and hopeless. The "world of war" lives in the minds of children. There are no structures for psychological support. The situation is expected to get worse to turn to drug therapy. Personality disorders and traces of this suffering are destined to remain for "many years", even if there were peace. The story of a psychologist active in the Strip.