Tibetan political leader expresses optimism during talk at Bush Center
Deborah Fleck, The Dallas Morning News | February 14, 2016
Like his good friend the Dalai Lama, Lobsang Sangay has a sense of humor.
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China detains abbot and senior monk for participation in prayer service for His Holiness’ health
DHARAMSALA, Feb 12: Chinese authorities have arbitrarily detained two high-ranking Tibetan Buddhists monks of Chogri monastery in Drango county, Kardze Prefecture in the traditional Tibetan province of Kham, for their participation in a prayer ceremony held at their monastery for the good health and well-being of the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Read moreDalai Lama, US secretary of state greet people on Losar
[IANS] Dharamsala, Feb 10: The Dalai Lama and US Secretary of State John Kerry have extended greetings on Losar, the Tibetan New Year, a statement from the Tibetan government-in-exile said here on Wednesday.
Read moreRs 30 lakh seized from Tibetan monks
Rajesh Sharma, The Tribune | February 6, 2016
UNA – The police today seized about Rs 30 lakh unaccounted money in various currencies from four Tibetan monks on the Mehatpur inter-state barrier near here.
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Highly prized ‘caterpillar fungus’ declared a danger to health by China’s food and drug administration
Alice Yan, South China Morning Post |February 5, 2016
Products derived from rare ingredient from Tibet found to contain up to 10 times the national limit of arsenic, officials say
Read morePacific Rim nations sign giant trade deal amid protests
[AFP] AUKLAND, Feb 4: The US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest trade deals in history, was signed in New Zealand today as protestors demonstrated over fears for jobs and sovereignty.
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The origins of Students for a Free Tibet and its bright future
By John Hocevar | February 4, 2016
I understand there have been some questions around the origins of Students for a Free Tibet (SFT). As one of the founders of the organization and the first Executive Director, I would like to clarify how SFT came to be.
Read moreOnly two in fray for Tibetan PM polls
[TNN] SHIMLA, Feb 4: With only two candidates in fray, election to the post of prime minister of Tibetan Government -in-Exile is set to witness direct contest between incumbent prime minister Lobsang Sangay and speaker Penpa Tsering.
Read moreChina’s Rights Struggle Is No Longer an ‘Internal Affair’
By Kerry Brown, The Diplomat | February 01, 2016
“Suddenly the country’s domestic repression has a strong international dimension.”
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Suu Kyi’s Parliament of Prisoners Takes Power in Burma
The Daily Telegraph | February 1, 2016
NAYPYIDAW: Such a scene would have been unthinkable during the dark days of military rule in Burma.
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