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Germany's Defence Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer called last week for the establishment of an internationally monitored security zone in northern Syria. The zone would serve to keep the conflicting parties separate from each other and ensure adherence to the ceasefire and neutral updates on the situation. The US has refused to take part. Commentators discuss the merits and timing of the initiative.

The centre-right camp led by the far-right Lega party won a clear victory in regional elections in Umbria in central Italy. Its candidate, Donatella Tesei, garnered 58 percent of the vote, giving her a substantial lead against the candidates of the centre-left. Does this success signal a return to power for Lega boss Matteo Salvini?

The participants in the Amazon synod in Rome have called for the ordination of married men as priests. This is the first time in the history of the Catholic Church that an official proposal for the easing of mandatory celibacy has been presented. The new rules would apply for the extensive and remote areas of the Amazon region where the clergy shortage is particularly acute. Is this the start of a revolution?

As of 2020 all children born in Latvia will receive either Latvian citizenship or the same citizenship as their parents. In this way the children of non-Latvian citizens of the former Soviet Republic - who as "non citizens" had no democratic rights until now - will become Latvians. Press reactions to the end of years of controversy range from relief to concern.

Egypt coach Hossam El Badry recalls Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah after resting him for a recent international friendly.