Millions protest in youth-led global climate strike

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ON THE WEB, 21 September 2019 Masses of children skipped school to join a global strike against climate change that teen activist Greta Thunberg said was "only the beginning," ahead of a UN youth summit she will particip

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  McLEOD GANJ, India, 21 September 2019 The Tibetan Parliament-in-exile affirmed that China has no role in selecting the next Dalai Lama, as it is a matter that concerns only Tibetan beliefs and traditions.
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  DHARAMSHALA, India, 20 September 2019 Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Friday supported the global climate strike, saying the younger generation is being very realistic about the future.
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  US lays down line with China on next Dalai Lama

  ON THE WEB, 19 September 2019 As Tibetans start grappling with the once unthinkable prospect of the octogenarian Dalai Lama's passing, the US is looking to lay down a red line against China handpicking his successor.

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