Maddalena Tomassini

For 15 hours in a row, he continued to collect people stuck on rooftops. He decided to intervene following a request for help from a childhood friend. After the rescues, he returned to help as a volunteer cook.

Human rights activists attack bill for undermining democracy and discriminating against minorities. For rabbi, the bill is the right response to the criminalisation of Zionism.

A six-years-old child is among the victims. Temperatures hit a peak of 40.7C. In Kyoto, it reached 39.8C. In the hardest-hit areas, 145 people were rushed to the hospital for suspected heatstroke.

The new law legitimises the settlements, “a national interest to be encouraged”. Twenty per cent of Israel’s population is Arab.

Most of the money will be used for family reunions. The remaining will go to open a joint liaison office in the North's border town of Kaesong. This will implement the agreement reached during inter-Korean summit in April.

This is the biggest deal ever reached between the two parties, sending a signal against US protectionism. Under the deal, tariffs are lifted on 99 per cent of Japanese goods and 94 per cent of European goods (rice excluded).

In 1988 the Catholic Peace Broadcasting Corporation and its paper ‘Good News, Brigh World’ were born. The anniversary was promoted in collaboration with the archdiocese. Card Yeom was also present. For him, Myeongdong cathedral “gives peace and holiness to anyone”."

The amnesty will take effect on 1st August. The international community has criticised North Korea for its prisons. For analysist, Kim Jong-un wants to secure his people’s loyalty in wake of a changing environment after the summit with the United States.

Two attacks, one by the Islamic State group, are reported. In one, a candidate was killed. The violence comes within hours of Sharif's return from London.

Basic items are starting to run out following the closure of the Kerem Shalom crossing. Electricity is down to 4 hours a day with half an hour break. People want to leave to "look for another life in another place". The Church supports the local Christian community.

All attempts at commemoration blocked. Activists detained in their homes or forced to leave. In Hong Kong, a march and a vigil in memory of the activist. Liu Xia will not be at the commemoration in Berlin: fears of repercussions for her brother.

More than 207 thousand families affected. The thermometer hits 30 degrees. Concern for the health and hygiene of the population. More than 7 thousand people remain in shelters. Risk of new avalanches. Questions about the impact of global warming.