Paolo Fossati

A musician from the Philippines, two journalists from Myanmar and India, and two activists from Thailand and South Korea contributed with “courage and creativity" to human development on the continent. The award ceremony is set for 9 September.

Panic among residents. The latest frictions with Pakistan began 10 days ago, after India deployed over 10,000 soldiers in the disputed region. About 20,000 tourists and pilgrims are evacuated. The army accuses Pakistani rivals of having attempted an incursion yesterday. Islamabad: "Unjustified accusation".

After four years, the PIME missionary has returned to the Southeast Asian nation. It is going through a critical moment: in recent years, economic growth has projected it towards modernity. But the Catholics have not changed. "There is a communion of life between priests and laity, who together establish and trace the path to be traveled".

A dispute over wartime forced labor victims undermines economic relations between the two countries. South Korea is the first nation to be removed from the so-called "white list". The decision of Japan risks damaging the technological industry: more than 1,000 products are involved in key sectors.

The Duterte administration is set to investigate scores of churchmen and opposition figures who, according to police conspired to overthrow the government. Four prelates, three priests and a religious stand out. For the Bishops' Conference, the charges are “beyond belief". In Dagupan City, 3,000 Catholics take to the streets to defend the local archbishop.

The regime's media announce the success of the trial. For the US, the latest launch is not a violation of the North Korean promise to interrupt long-range missile experiments. Washington remains optimistic about the prospects for talks on denuclearization.

Beginning this year, the award is given to those who distinguish themselves in the world for their commitment to proclaiming the Gospel, dialogue and human promotion. It celebrates the memory of the missionary killed in Turkey in 2006. The PIME priest, in the Philippines for the past 40 years, is involved in Islamic-Christian dialogue with the Silsilah movement.

Prime Minister Modi: "A gesture in favor of women". In case of separation, Muslims must support their wives financially. They will have custody of their children. Critics accuse the government of prejudices and fear for the religious freedom of minorities.

​The bombs flew for about 250 kilometers at an approximate altitude of 30 km. Launched from a mobile platform, the rockets are similar to those of last July 25th. The South Korean Defense Minister: "If it threatens us and provokes us, North Korea is an enemy."

The ceremony was attended by about 700 guests including nine Malay rulers, government ministers and foreign dignitaries. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, in which the sovereign performs a largely ceremonial function. The king is elected in rotation: the throne passes from hand to hand every five years.

Environmental protection, poverty and youth are the main challenges for Mgr Mangalinao, who, in a few days, will celebrate the first year since his inauguration. In 2015, local Catholics numbered just over 560,000 or 56 per cent of the population. Thanks to the missionary work of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, the diocese has 20 parishes and 12 schools.

Activists and remote village residents have built barricades to stop the operations of an Australian multinational. Local mayors and the provincial governor oppose the renewal of its license, but Filipino authorities are inclined to it. For Bishop Mangalinao, the “destruction caused by OceanaGold is far greater than the promised benefits”.