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CHINA-VATICAN - The bishop of Beijing increasingly prisoner of Patriotic Association
The organization that controls the Church only allows him enough space to praise the Chinese Churches independence from the Holy See. The PA is trying to bring to obedience official bishops after the Pope's letter. Persecution of official and underground bishops.
IRAN - Tehran to put British embassy employees on trial
The announcement made during Friday prayers. They are accused of having fomented the anti-government protests and have "confessed" the crime. The Ayatollah accuses London of having organized a "velvet revolution" against Iran.
ASIA - U.S. unemployment rises, the Asian stock markets drop
The strong increase of unemployed in the United States and Europe (at a 10 year record) leads to pessimism in many countries, like Japan, and the stock markets suffer. Without an increase in domestic consumption, Asian companies can not export their goods.
VATICAN - Evidence supports sarcophagus remains are those of St. Paul
Scientific data presented in the Vatican. Quality and type of cloth and incense found confirm the remains of an illustrious personage linked to religion. Carbon 14 examination "neither denied nor confirmed." Further investigation required.
PAKISTAN - Faisalabad, a Christian tortured and detained on false charges of blasphemy
He is accused of having burned pages of the Koran. Charges invented by Muslims in the area, envious of the successful business done by the shop owned by the couple. Director of the Commission for Interreligious Dialogue warns of a "wave of anti-Christian extremism" in the country.
RUSSIA - Russian Orthodoxy: ethnic or religious identity?
A survey finds that 72.6% of the inhabitants in the Federation consider themselves Orthodox, but only 3% of them go to church every week. For Prof. Filipp, professor of history of the Church of Moscow state university, the data highlights the need for adequate training of religious leaders of all denominations present in the Federation.
CHINA - At G8 Summit China pushing for an alternative to US dollar
Chinese President Hu Jintao will propose the adoption of several currencies of reference. Experts note however Beijing does not want immediate changes because some US$ 1.5 trillion of its total foreign reserves are in dollars.
KOREA - South Korea plans to build shelters against possible North Korean nuclear attacks
New facilities should protect against electromagnetic pulse waves unleashed by a nuclear blast. Overall the new structures should cost about US$ 80 million. North Korea appears set to mark US Independence Day with new test launches.
SRI LANKA - Staff at Jaffna’s main newspaper receive death threats
An unknown group calling itself the Tamil United Force to Safeguard the Country tells the Northern Province’s main newspaper to close down. The newspaper has been critical of the main Tamil parties backing President Rajapaksa.
MYANMAR – UNITED NATIONS - Ban Ki-moon in Myanmar to seek Aung San Suu Kyi’s release
The United Nations secretary general is set to meet the military regime’s strongman to ask for the release of more than 2,000 political prisoners as well as free and fair elections. He might meet opposition and Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi whose trial has been postponed to 10 July.
ASIA - Swine flu “unstoppable” but not severe
WHO organises forum in Cancun to prepare for next winter’s challenges. So far 77,000 cases have been confirmed and 332 deaths. In Great Britain health authorities expect 100,000 new swine flu cases a day by the end of summer. Pregnant women and people with underlying health problems are those most at risk. In China a woman thought to have swine flu dies from electric shock performed by medical staff.
INDIA - For Indian Church homosexuality is not a crime but cannot become a “social norm”
Delhi High Court decriminalises homosexuality by repealing statute in Indian Penal Code that defined it as a crime. Harsh criticism comes from India’s Muslims who accuse the government of giving in to Western decadence. The spokesman for the India Church says that trying to redefine the family will undermine the bases of society.
• CHINA - Public protest in Beijing against internet censorship
More than a thousand people show up in Beijing to boycott internet for a day. They demand an end to censorship. China has 300 million users and is concerned they might create opinion groups and exchange information.
• IRAN - Tehran steps up crackdown as protest continues
Mousavi and Kharroubi describe current government as “illegitimate”, call for a strike. Khatami and some ayatollahs back them. The regime threatens to indict Mousavi, shuts down Kharroubi’s newspaper and opens an investigation into doctor who tried to save Neda. Rumours are circulating that some protesters have been hanged. Ahmadinejad cancels trip to African summit.
• TAIWAN - The wife of former Taiwanese president Chen Shuibian has asked him to plead guilty
The charges of corruption and money laundering against Chen have involved even his wife Wu and their children. The children accepted their responsibilities and now Chens wife urges him to plead guilty so as to avoid dire consequences to the family.
• ISRAEL - PALESTINE - For Amnesty Israel and Hamas guilty of war crimes in Gaza
The international organisation accuses Israeli soldiers of killing scores of civilians, using them as ‘human shields’. Hamas is accused of launching rockets against Israeli towns and endangering the lives of Palestinian civilians. Both Israel and Hamas reject report’s findings. UN inquiry continues.
• PAKISTAN - Hundreds of Muslims attack about a hundred Christian homes in Punjab
Mob sets fire to a number of houses, burns cars and destroys electrical installations. The incident is caused by a quarrel between a Muslim and a Christian which degenerated into a riot with petrol bombs, beatings and acid throwing.
• VIETNAM - Redemptorist priest could be accused of plotting to overthrow Vietnam’s Communist regime
State media want an “immediate and severe” punishment for Fr Joseph Le Quang Uy. The police claims his laptop computer contained “bad content”. The clergyman says all he had on the computer were sermons and some articles critical of bauxite mining in the Central Highlands, a project that is even opposed by Vietnam’s mythical General Giáp.
• INDIA - Too many regulations prevent Indian economic development
Jamie Dimon, of JP Morgan speaks of future investments in India. An enormous potential of 10 – 20 trillion dollars, but there are too many hurdles. The future not only belong to India or to China, but to evreybody.
• KOREA - Caritas Korea: North Korea in need not only of food but also education and human rights
A humanitarian crisis is ravaging North Korea, affecting health, education and communication. The Catholic Church and activists are sponsoring effective long-term projects that are targeted. North Korean refugees are enrolled in integration programmes.
• INDONESIA - Nuns help the poor with garbage
For the past two years the Daughters of Charity of Saint Vincent de Paul have been recycling plastic in East Java, turning it into umbrellas, bags, mobile phone cases and rosary beads. Thanks to the initiative, a number of families are earning a living selling these products.
• HONG KONG - CHINA - Tens of thousands of disgruntled residents march for democracy
Environmentalists, unhappy investors, pro-democracy activists and young people take to the street. Police tries to tightly cordon off the event to prevent participation. The official ceremony includes shows, acrobats and performers from the mainland, attracting thousands of spectators. During the flag-raising ceremony activists call for the release of Liu Xiaobo.
• SRI LANKA - In Sri Lanka children write prayers for priests in the Year for Priests
In Colombo the Catholic Church publishes a booklet titled ‘Prayers for Priests’ in Sinhala, Tamil and English to help presbyters pursue their vocation and lay people know and support the mission.
• IRAQ - China and Great Britain get the first contracts for Iraqi oil
The China National Petroleum Corp and British Petroleum win bid for 20-year contracts to develop Iraqi oil fields. Iraq will use money to finance the country’s infrastructure.
• CHINA - Activist arrested after alleging police cover-up in murder case
Fan Yanqiong posted online articles slamming police for not investigating the death of a young woman, killed by people said to be closely associated to local officials. Her postings touched a raw nerve, was picked up by many netizens.
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