07

Jan

UPDATED: Powerful fatal earthquake in Tibet; Tremors also felt in Nepal, Bhutan and Northern India

A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing at least 100 persons and shaking buildings…

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22

Nov

Tibetan political leader visits White House for first time in six decades

The head of the Tibetan government in exile has visited the U.S. White House for the first time in six decades, a move that could further infuriate Beijing, which has…

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29

Aug

Chinese President says China to step up efforts in Tibet

China must build an "impregnable fortress" to maintain stability in Tibet, protect national unity and educate the masses in the struggle against "splittism", President Xi Jinping told senior leaders, state…

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06

Jul

Dalai Lama marks 85th birthday with the release of an album of mantras and teachings

The Dalai Lama made a bid for music chart stardom on Monday, his 85th birthday, with the release of an album of mantras and teachings. “Inner World” kicks off with…

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13

Aug

Photo Story: EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Labrang, China

An aerial view of Labrang Monastery, in Xiahe County, Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Gansu Province, China. Visiting Labrang Monastery is a trend among thousands of Chinese tourists eager to discover…

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10

Apr

Dalai Lama ‘doing fine’ after urgent hospitalisation in New Delhi

  Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is said to be recovering well after having been hospitalised with a chest infection. He is expected to remain under observation for a…

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