India

The prayer of the nuns from the Monastery of Andheri East for the first continental meeting dedicated to evangelization. The superior: "Through the prayers for the Congress we contribute to the proclamation of the name of Jesus throughout India."

India’s External Affairs Minister Krishna reiterates India’s position on Chinese-claimed region. Almost one armed incident per day occurs along the 3,500 Indo-Chinese border. Both Asian giants have an interest in living and developing peacefully side by side, but their relationship lacks “mutual trust”.

Leaders from Russia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan meet to discuss energy and pipelines. Wooed by Russia, Europe and China, energy-rich Central Asian nations are trying to get the most out of their would-be partners.

Government officials testify before the commission of inquiry set up to look into last year’s anti-Christian violence. Former district collector in Kandhamal talks about illegal conversions to Christianity, whilst police inspector general claims the authorities had no intelligence about Maoist threats against Hindus. For the bishop of Bhubanewsar, they are all in together to rid the State of its Christian minority.

He saved almost 245 million people from dying of hunger with his discovery-invention of a “semi-dwarf” wheat plant variety with a shorter, compact stalk. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian Indian award.

The Bishop of Madurai invites the bishops of Trincomalee and Mannar to find out about the "real situation after the war." And announces the creation of a health care team ready to go to the aid of refugees. UN envoy expected to arrive in Colombo on 17 September: we are "very concerned about the progress of the peace process."

Autopsies show that the seasonal flu virus is different and causes "deep" lung infections. United States and China are planning mass vaccinations.

So far the clashes were between the two armies on the borders. But now with the Dalia Lama; the competition in the African markets; the over friendliness with Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Myanmar; the invasion of Chinese products in the Indian markets. India’s strong points: democracy and the use of the English language. But the collaboration in the informatics industry continues.

As East-West trade collapsed, thousands of ships have been left idle, rusting away. Shipyards are also in a crisis.

The incident occurred in the State of Madhya Pradesh at a school linked to the diocese of Sagar. The Supreme Court has imposed the reintegration of the young man. Spokesman for the bishops it "was an atypical episode" and nothing to do with the "cordial and friendly relations" between Muslims and Christians.

The minister of the Burmese government in exile AsiaNews denounces the collusion between governments, corporations and the military in power. Economic interests and trafficking of the most important moral issues such as democracy and human rights. Companies must compensate the people, the victim of harassment and violence.

As farm production collapses, thousands of women are sold to pay off debts. The authorities say reports are overblown but politicians are struck by incredulity. Father Anand, from the Indian Missionary Society, says no one should be surprised by what is happening. The affected area “is one of the most backward regions of the country,” with a male-dominated patriarchal society.