China: Shenzhen, police raid party for Hu Jia: 20 dissidents arrested
The famous human rights activist turns 40 and invites some friends to a restaurant. The plainclothes officers arrive, question those present and carry them...
CAR BOMB IN DAMASCUS, RED CROSS ISSUES APPEAL FOR HOMS
At least seven people were killed and more than 60 wounded today after the explosion of a car bomb in an eastern neighborhood of...
Nepal: Asia’s ‘Nobel’ Prize goes to Shakti Samuha, which fights human trafficking
Created by former sex slaves, the Nepali group is one of five recipients of the Philippines' 'Ramon Magsaysay Award'. The 15 founding women today...
Saudi Arabia: Riyadh turns to the sun for more energy
The Arabian Desert possesses ideal weather for the development of large-scale solar energy. The kingdom plans to meet 30 per cent of its electricity...
Iran: Tehran, volleyball sparks protest against ayatollahs
The national women's team participates for the first time in the World Federation Cup and, surprisingly, does well. State television decides to broadcast the...
SYRIA – UNITED STATES: Washington preparing to arm Syrian rebels
According to US sources, parties to the decision in the US government agree to military aid to the anti-Assad opposition. General Martin Dempsey gives...
China: Death toll rises in Gansu earthquake
At least 89 people have died as a result of the powerful earthquake that struck the city of Dingxi yesterday. Rescue workers look for...
Pakistan:Punjab, Christian couple accused of blasphemy
Shafqat and Shagufta Masih live in Gojra, a town in Punjab where eight Christians were burnt alive in 2009. Instead of investigating the affair,...
Australia: Migrants: agreement between Canberra and Port Moresby.
The island of Manus will become a temporary shelter for all asylum seekers in Australia, who will them be spread out among the islands....
Vietnam – Saigon: course helps christians spread the faith despite intimidation
The seminar brought together 521 volunteers from 91 different parishes. Young people compared their experiences and talked about the difficulties and problems related to...