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BEIJING, China,
16 May 2012
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China has released a documentary accusing the Dalai Lama of orchestrating a wave of self-immolations by Tibetans, in its most elaborate attempt so far to shape international opinion about the protests against Chinese rule. The documentary shown globally by state broadcaster China Central Television.
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LONDON, UK,
15 May 2012
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Britain said Tuesday that Prime Minister David Cameron is free to meet with anyone he chooses, after China said the premier's meeting with the Dalai Lama was an "affront to the Chinese people".
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LONDON, UK,
14 May 2012
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China is beset by a moral crisis, widespread corruption and lawlessness, leading millions of Chinese to seek solace in Buddhism, the Dalai Lama said.
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Does the West still want to free Tibet?
By Joshua Keating
Pro-Tibet activists are still there, but many may prefer to attach themselves to global movements that don't risk alienating a billion potential customers. ...
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The folly of self-righteousness!
By Tenzin Nima
A serious pursuit of freedom is not the cup of tea for a majority of people. Only a few courageous individuals, who have self-consciousness and belief in the certainty of their own selves, would seriously walk the path to freedom. ...
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Tibetan self immolations: Why isn't the world listening?
By Vijay Kranti
Jamphel Yeshi has left the world the question: Have we arrived at a stage where thousands of struggling communities might lose faith in the tools of democracy and non-violence to resolve conflict? ...
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ON THE WEB,
5 May 2012
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Dechen Wangdu, an American-born activist, has devoted her life to the cause of Tibetan liberation from China. When she met Yauch, the two joined forces to fight against injustice together. ...
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By Email,
12 April 2012
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Harry Wu says that the Tibetan movement is still alive and strong and he support their effort for independence and freedom. ...
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ON THE WEB,
8 April 2012
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Lhamo Tso has not seen, or even spoken to, her husband in five years. She has spent years campaigning for the release of Dhondup Wangchen. ...
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ON THE WEB,
23 February 2012
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I fought for the post of Kalon Tripa. I knew that the job will be difficult and I have to do it and I am doing the best I can. ...
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ON THE WEB,
7 April 2012
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It was in a monastery in Eastern Tibet as a teenager that Phuntsok Gyatso learned to make neatly pleated steamed dumplings. ...
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ON THE WEB,
10 January 2012
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Now 84, Ratuk Ngawang tells Claude Arpi about the role the secret Tibetan regiment, known as the Special Frontier Forces, played in the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. ...
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