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Vietnam: Two Redemptorists wrongfully accused

The accusation, issued by the state-owned media, includes the possibility of the death penalty. HANOI (AsiaNews) - Accusations of damaging ... continue reading

When Gender Gaps: China´s One-Child Policy and Baby Girls

Image of To the most committed population controllers and radical feminists, of course, the sacrifice of so many girls doesn´t matter.

Millions of Chinese couples have put their newborn girls to death at birth. Millions more have resorted to sex-selective abortion.The ... continue reading

Indonesia: Protestant clergyman, wife killed with machetes

Image of Tensions between Christians and majority Muslims on Sulawesi Island have been high and over the past few years clashes and violence have become commonplace.In several of the island’s provinces Christians have been murdered.

Local police found the bodies of Rev Frans Koagow and his wife slaughtered in their home in Manado. JAKARTA (AsiaNews/Agencies) – ... continue reading

Swine flu: Asia mobilizes against threat of pandemic

Experts: if the flu spreads to the populated areas of India and China, it will be difficult to contain it. HONG KONG (AsiaNews/Agencies) - ... continue reading

Hindu fanatics attack Protestant Church

Image of The Catholic Archbishop of Nagpur, Msgr. V. Abraham, who was in Mumbai on Monday, said: There was peace between all communities in Nagpur for years. This feeling of amity is being eroded by acts of violence. The attacks display a total disregard for the rule of law.

The group destroyed prayer books, bibles, furniture and the altar. Some members of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal arrested. Police ... continue reading

India: Christians Forced to Vote for Hindu Extremists

Image of Extremists standing outside polling stations told Christians to vote for the ‘lotus’ if they wanted to avoid threats to their life.

In Kandhamal villages BJP supporters kept an eye on polling stations, threatening Christian voters. BHUBANESHWAR (AsiaNews) – ... continue reading

What Indian Christians can hope from these elections

Voting, which began today, is scheduled to last a month. Will the Christian community gain from the present election? New Delhi (AsiaNews) ... continue reading

Birthday greetings for the Pope from sisters of Mother Teresa

Image of Let nothing weigh you down Holy Father, the tears and blood of our people in Kandhamal are praying for you and your pontificate.Happy Birthday!

At these times the Missionaries of Charity reassure our beloved Pope Benedict that he continues to be a voice that is listened to. VATICAN ... continue reading

Cardinal Zen Resigns from Diocese of Hong Kong

Image of Cardinal Zen, 77, was supposed to retire two years ago, but Pope Benedict XVI accepted his resignation only last December. Several times he said the pope had asked him to continue to follow the situation of the Church in China.

Benedict XVI accepted his resignation today, presented because the cardinal has reached the age limit. VATICAN CITY (AsiaNews) - Benedict ... continue reading

Mumbai, India: Trial of alleged Attacker Delayed

Mohammed Ajmal Amir Qasab, 21, was arrested on the first day of the attacks, and has been held in an Indian prison since then. MUMBAI ... continue reading

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