China tightens controls on own media
At a time when China’s government has granted the foreign media greater freedom, it is tightening controls on Chinese who write about politically sensitive or embarrassing topics, human rights activists and journalists
Dalai Lama to travel to Chicago
The Dalai Lama has announced he will travel to Chicago in May to make his first public appearance in the city since 1999. The 71-year-old spiritual leader of the world’s Tibetan Buddhists is expected to hold a public
Tibetan protestors takes shine away from Chinese Olympic football teams first game against Chelsea FC, London
The Tibetan protesters and Tibet supporters took the limelight during the half time interval highlighting the human right abuses and oppression of fellow Tibetans in their own country.
Dalai Lama Named Emory Presidential Distinguished Professor
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama has been named Presidential Distinguished Professor at Emory University, the first university appointment accepted by the 1989 Nobel Peace Laureate and leader of the Tibetan exile community.