The bombings in the Syrian capital, coinciding precisely with Macron’s visit and his meeting with Trump in Turkey, have reignited doubts about the extent to which the former jihadist-turned-president truly controls the country. The army is ‘absorbing’ more than sixty militias but without dismantling the local power bases, while international players pursue different objectives regarding the ‘new Syria’.
Patriarch Sfeir concerned about Lahoud's mandate extension
Amendment passes despite objections from the UN and the Maronite Church.
UN resolution calls for immediate withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon
Card. Sfeir says Lebanon has become "a toy" in the hands of the regional powers. According to many politicians and observers the existence of the country is at risk.
40 imprisoned politicians released, Colin Powell asks for withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon
Iraq's future worries nearby countries
Maronite bishops plea for release of Lebanese prisoners in Syria
Assad refuses Katsav's invitation to Jerusalem
At the University of Milan a course is being offered on religion and politics, in the memory of Dr. Enrica Collotti Pischel, who recently passed away.
In the Middle East news of Saddam Hussein's capture was received with various comments, even those which opposed it. Below we report comments gathered by our AsiaNews editing staff.
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