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The large number of languages used in Southeast Asia showcases the region’s wide diversity, rich heritage, and colorful history, serving as effective tools in passing down the traditions and customs of ethnic communities. [1]
Ambon: calm returns, but Islamic fundamentalists launch holy war with SMS by Mathias Hariyadi Muslim and Christian community leaders continue peace building efforts as life in the city returns to normality. [2]
Global Church News - Wish granted: Local boy to be blessed by Pope Francis Aug 22, 2016 Landon LaChance is a polite and friendly little boy with an incredible little soul, his mother says, a kid with a smile on his face every day. (confirmed by 2 sources) [3]
Vicar of Arabia: as a channel of peace, the pope will visit the UAE in the footsteps of St Francis The pontiff will be in the UAE between 3 and 5 February 2019 for the first official papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula. [4]
Solomon Islands’s pro-Chinese prime minister loses majority Manasseh Sogavare and his party took 12 seats. Although six have not yet been called, the ruling party will not have a majority. Other parties want to reduce Beijing's influence. [5]
Bishop of Gizo: ‘We don’t need war games’ Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare is negotiating a security treaty with China, a source of concern in the Pacific region. [6]
Erbil and Baghdad propose tentative dialogue, crux of referendum The regional authorities open to talks with the central government according to Constitution and in a perspective of partnership. [7]
Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan Paris (AsiaNews) – It is not in the interests of Turkey to invade Kurdistan because it would destroy the economy and destabilising the entire region. [8]
The large number of languages used in Southeast Asia showcases the region’s wide diversity, rich heritage, and colorful history, serving as effective tools in passing down the traditions and customs of ethnic communities.
Ambon: calm returns, but Islamic fundamentalists launch holy war with SMS by Mathias Hariyadi Muslim and Christian community leaders continue peace building efforts as life in the city returns to normality.
Global Church News - Wish granted: Local boy to be blessed by Pope Francis Aug 22, 2016 Landon LaChance is a polite and friendly little boy with an incredible little soul, his mother says, a kid with a smile on his face every day.
Vicar of Arabia: as a channel of peace, the pope will visit the UAE in the footsteps of St Francis The pontiff will be in the UAE between 3 and 5 February 2019 for the first official papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula.
Solomon Islands’s pro-Chinese prime minister loses majority Manasseh Sogavare and his party took 12 seats. Although six have not yet been called, the ruling party will not have a majority. Other parties want to reduce Beijing's influence.
Bishop of Gizo: ‘We don’t need war games’ Solomon Islands Prime Minister Sogavare is negotiating a security treaty with China, a source of concern in the Pacific region.
Erbil and Baghdad propose tentative dialogue, crux of referendum The regional authorities open to talks with the central government according to Constitution and in a perspective of partnership.
Not in Turkey’s interests to attack Kurdistan Paris (AsiaNews) – It is not in the interests of Turkey to invade Kurdistan because it would destroy the economy and destabilising the entire region.
Turkish troop build-up along border with Iraqi Kurdistan Baghdad (AsiaNews/Agencies) – Turkey has 140,000 soldiers along its border, as a possible prelude to an incursion against PKK Kurdish guerrillas in Iraqi territory.
Syrian tanks move into Baniyas to quell protests Damascus (AsiaNews / Agencies) - Syrian army troops and tanks this morning entered some parts of the coastal city of Banias in the north-west of the country, one of the cities were protests against the