China cancels international legs of Paralympic torch relay
China on Wednesday said it had cancelled the international legs of the Paralympic torch relay, saying it needed to focus on relief efforts following last month’s devastating Sichuan
Keep politics out of Olympics, IOC tells China
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has reminded China to draw a line between sports and politics, after a Communist party official lashed out at independence sentiment in Tibet during the
Nepal Tibetans begin their March to Tibet
Forty two Tibetans comprising of 23 monks, 17 nuns and 2 laymen began their journey from Kathmandu to Tibet today. The peaceful movement was spearheaded by volunteers who got together in view
IOC investigates anti-Dalai Lama torch relay speech
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is investigating a speech made by Tibet’s Communist Party boss at the end of last weekend’s Beijing torch relay leg in Lhasa in which he denounced the
Petition to ‘Invite the Dalai Lama to the G8 Summit’
In what could be termed as a new impetus to the Tibet cause, the Free Tibet Team Japan (FTTJ) submitted a paper petition to Prime Minister Fukuda’s office June 23 to invite the Dalai Lama
“Tour of Peace – Marathon for Dialogue” ends European expedition
The “Tour of Peace – Marathon for Dialogue” organized by The Tashi Delek Foundation of Caceres and the Casa del Tibet Foundation of Barcelona finished successfully along Europe. The objective
All India Tibet Support Groups’ Conference to Begin on 28 June
A two-day special conference of All India Tibet Support Groups will be convened at Agrasen Bhavan in Chandigarh from 28 to 29 June. India Tibet Coordination Office based in New Delhi, will
International Cultures Parade in NYC
The Regional Tibetan Women’s Association of New York and New Jersey, Inc. (RTWA, NY & NJ) coordinated the 23rd Annual International Cultures Parade for the sixth consecutive year on June 21, 2008
Tibet reopens to foreign tourism
More than three months after a wave of violent anti-China protests, Tibet has reopened to foreign tourists, Chinese state media says. The region was “safe” and overseas visitors were welcome, Xinhua