Paolo Fossati

The circular drawn up following the strong controversy stirred up in the country by the latest case of "blasphemy". Last week, the Medan court sentenced a woman who had complained about the volume of the call to prayer in the prison.

The Muslims who fled to Bangladesh do not trust Myanmar authorities. Their repatriation does not seem imminent, yet it frightens other ethnic groups in the country. In refugee camps, the Rohingya demand justice for the genocide they endured. The Catholic Church is committed to peaceful reconciliation one year after violence started.

Limited financial planning and poor business acumen are the main causes of the trend. The highest number of bankruptcies (13,098) among young people occurred in 2014. As of April 2018, another 4,240 young been declared bankrupt.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security accused the 12 of engaging in anti-state activities on behalf of the Provisional National Government of Vietnam (PNGV), a "terrorist" organisation loyal to the former South Vietnam regime. James Nguyen Han and Phan Thị Dao were given "counter-revolutionary missions" such as spreading propaganda, organising protests and insulting the image of Ho Chi Minh.

The president signed the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BLO) for Mindanao. For many, it is the key to a lasting peace with the rebels and a tool to counter Islamist extremism. However, "It is still too early to see how the different ethnic groups will react", said Fr D'Ambra. Some 30,000 to 40,000 armed fighters are expected to be demobilised.

Evacuations underway in the northeastern province of Stung Treng, on the border with Laos. Rescuers' efforts continue. 27 dead are ascertained; 131 missing. Message of condolences from the Archbishop of Seoul and a contribution of 43 thousand euros for aid.

Panic-stricken residents continue to escape, seeking shelter on rooftops or heading to evacuation centres. South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, China and Norway are taking part in the operations. Pope Francis sends a message of condolences.

The boys will express their gratitude by entering the monastery for nine days. With the exception of 14-year-old Adul Sam-on, a Protestant catechumen, the boys and their coach were ordained in the temple on the mountain that had trapped them. The novices and coach will be guests of the Wat Phra That Doi Wao temple and study the dharma.

Following the implosion of the dam, 5 billion cubic meters of water poured downstream, sweeping away houses and causing an unknown number of missing. More than 6 thousand residents of the eight surrounding villages are now homeless. The upper part of the structure was damaged 24 hours before it collapsed. The infrastructure project involves Laotian, Thai and South Korean companies. Seoul sends rescue teams.

A woman and her two daughters were accused of causing death and disease in the village of Kandal Tuol. After taking an oath, peace came to the residents. Cambodian culture is closely linked to the occult and spirits. Traditional beliefs are so strong that they sometimes hinder the journey of those who want to become Christians.

The Xepian-Xe Nam Noy-owned dam released about 5 billion cubic metres of water, or more than two million Olympic swimming pools. Over 6,600 people are now homeless. Officials in the province have appealed for humanitarian aid for flood victims.

Last month the National Assembly committed to deliberate on the creation of three important economic centers in Vân Đồn, Bắc Vân Phong and on the island of Phú Quốc. Opponents have given rise to numerous demonstrations. Never in the history of the Vietnamese communist regime were so many recorded, especially in the South.