China is the best place for expats
Based on purely economic considerations, the mainland outranks Hong Kong, Singapore and Germany, a survey by banking giant HSBC indicates. Surprisingly, China's pollution does not bother one respondent in two. Still, the former British colony is better in terms of childcare, healthcare, entertainment and work culture.
Sophia University, "the heart of the Church in Japan," at 100
More than 4,000 people, including Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, attend the celebration of the Catholic university's first 100 years. The pope was represented by Card Francesco Farina, who read the pope's letter in which he noted St Francis Xavier's commitment to Japan's evangelisation. For the PIME regional superior, the university is "a great example of evangelical efforts by Catholics."
From India to the Philippines, coconut yields drop
Coconut production remains crucial for the Asia-Pacific region, but yields are dropping with aging as a top factor. Vietnam is the exception with 100 nuts per tree per year against a regional average of 40. Worldwide, 12.3 million hectares are devoted to coconut production with a total yield of 64.3 billion of nuts.
To celebrate Diwali, Nepal and India "lose" a month of electricity
As Hinduism's main celebration, the 'festival of lights' is a magnificent event but costs too much. Neither India nor Nepal are self-sufficient in energy. India imports from Bhutan whilst Nepal imports it from India. On the fifth day, love brothers and sisters is celebrated.
Synod: Church to consider "challenge" of "new" realities of family
Preparatory document of 2014 extraordinary synod presented. There are 38 questions addressed to the bishops of the whole world, to know the reality of issues such as cohabitation, divorced and remarried couples, same-sex marriages, raising children in difficult situations, openness to life .
Pope: being Christian is "a joyful invitation open to all" but demands "total commitment"
Christians are invited to joy, the joy of salvation, the joy of being redeemed, the joy of sharing life with Jesus. "Entering the Church means participating with all that we have; the virtues, the qualities that the Lord has given us, in service to each other". And "being open to what the Lord Jesus asks of us ."
Mortar fire hits Nunciature in Damascus, no casualties
The front of the building, part of the roof and the eaves on the third floor were hit, including the sleeping quarters. The nuncio is working to ensure the success of the peace conference. The pontifical legation will continue to work and does not plan to shut down or move.
Based on purely economic considerations, the mainland outranks Hong Kong, Singapore and Germany, a survey by banking giant HSBC indicates. Surprisingly, China's pollution does not bother one respondent in two. Still, the former British colony is better in terms of childcare, healthcare, entertainment and work culture.
Sophia University, "the heart of the Church in Japan," at 100
More than 4,000 people, including Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, attend the celebration of the Catholic university's first 100 years. The pope was represented by Card Francesco Farina, who read the pope's letter in which he noted St Francis Xavier's commitment to Japan's evangelisation. For the PIME regional superior, the university is "a great example of evangelical efforts by Catholics."
From India to the Philippines, coconut yields drop
Coconut production remains crucial for the Asia-Pacific region, but yields are dropping with aging as a top factor. Vietnam is the exception with 100 nuts per tree per year against a regional average of 40. Worldwide, 12.3 million hectares are devoted to coconut production with a total yield of 64.3 billion of nuts.
To celebrate Diwali, Nepal and India "lose" a month of electricity
As Hinduism's main celebration, the 'festival of lights' is a magnificent event but costs too much. Neither India nor Nepal are self-sufficient in energy. India imports from Bhutan whilst Nepal imports it from India. On the fifth day, love brothers and sisters is celebrated.
Synod: Church to consider "challenge" of "new" realities of family
Preparatory document of 2014 extraordinary synod presented. There are 38 questions addressed to the bishops of the whole world, to know the reality of issues such as cohabitation, divorced and remarried couples, same-sex marriages, raising children in difficult situations, openness to life .
Pope: being Christian is "a joyful invitation open to all" but demands "total commitment"
Christians are invited to joy, the joy of salvation, the joy of being redeemed, the joy of sharing life with Jesus. "Entering the Church means participating with all that we have; the virtues, the qualities that the Lord has given us, in service to each other". And "being open to what the Lord Jesus asks of us ."
Mortar fire hits Nunciature in Damascus, no casualties
The front of the building, part of the roof and the eaves on the third floor were hit, including the sleeping quarters. The nuncio is working to ensure the success of the peace conference. The pontifical legation will continue to work and does not plan to shut down or move.
Faisalabad: Muslims and Christians together to exonerate a woman accused of blasphemy
Pakistan: Two Muslim students report a 50 year old Christian for having burned pages of the Koran . In reality it was a text book in Arabic. Efforts of Islamic leader key to saving woman who is now in hiding for fear of retaliation. His invitation to all to "properly evaluate the facts" and not "stir up divisions."
India, launch of the first spacecraft to Mars
If the mission is successful, the country will overtake China, Japan and South Korea in the Asian space race. The Mars Orbiter Mission ( Mom) will travel for 300 days to reach Mars’ orbit in September 2014. Analysts doubts: too expensive for a country that still has to solve the problem of poverty and malnutrition.
Caucasus' Muslims invite Pope Francis to Azerbaijan
The head of the Caucasus Islamic Department forwarded the invitation through Cardinal Ravasi, on an official visit to Baku to organize an exhibition of Azerbaijani art in the Vatican Museums: " We are very happy at his election, we would like to meet him in person". For his part , Cardinal invites the Sheikh to the Vatican.
Death for 152 in Bangladesh Rifles mutiny case
161 given life imprisonment; revolt by Rifles in 2009 had left 74 dead
Various Myanmar ethnic groups to agree on nationwide ceasefire
Seventeen of 18 ethnic groups at the Laiza conference sign draft agreement. Only the group representing Shan state did not sign pending consultation with Shan political leaders. The deal offers the first glimpse of hope for a lasting peace but only in 2015. Kachin leaders start talks with government representatives.
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