October 17 marks another Historic Day for Tibetans

October 17 marks another milestone in the history of Tibetan freedom struggle as His Holiness the Dalai Lama will be awarded with the US’s Highest Civilian Honour. It is simply a historic day for Tibetans.

China outraged as Bush meets the Dalai Lama

President Bush was today due to hold talks at the White House with the exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, and tomorrow the US Congress will award him one of its highest civilian honours. China today accused America of

The power of peace and persistence

Next week Congress will pay its highest tribute to the 14th Dalai Lama when it confers on him the Congressional Gold Medal in the Capitol Rotunda. President George W. Bush will be on hand for

Burma Coalition calls for Beijing Olympics Boycott

“China China, killing Burma!” chanted Burmese New Yorkers and supporters of government reform in Burma on Saturday at a rally in New York City’s Union Square. “Not less than 300 monks were killed… probably much higher,” said

Honoring the Dalai Lama

This week, the warring factions of American politics will lay aside their quarrels for a few hours when they come together to honor the man who has arguably become the most prominent worldwide symbol of democratic values and