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Talks between representatives of the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama are being conducted in a cordial atmosphere, a German news magazine reported, following an interview with the Tibetan

Hu Jintao's five day visit to Japan was undoubtedly considered to be of 'historical importance'. This was the first trip by a Chinese leader to its traditional rival since Jiang Zemin

Australian Olympic chief John Coates said Saturday that he believes there's a good chance some athletes will protest on the medal podium at the Beijing Olympics

Several US senators asked President George W. Bush on Friday to visit Tibet when he travels to China for the Olympics to back Washington's push for human rights in the Himalayan territory

The friendly football matches in Vienna/Austria took place from May 1st to May 4th and was organized by the Tibetan Society of Austria

About 150 Tibetans protested this afternoon again at the Chinese Consulate in Nepal for the second consecutive day. It has now become a daily affair in Nepal. The activists have been protesting

The Freedom Torch arrived from Denmark to Oslo, Norway on Saturday, May 3rd. A boat decorated with prayer flags brought it to the new Norwegian Opera house by the sea. Around 150 people joined the relay including the members from East Turkistan community of Norway. It was carried through Karl Johan, Oslo's main street and concluded at the Nobel Peace Center. (By Andrea Shaw)

The situation at Labrang Monastery in Sangchu (Ch: Xiahe) County is extremely tense today. Thousands of People's Armed Police (PAP) and Public Security Bureau (PSB) personnels have surrounded Labrang

China detains 32 monks of Ratoe Monastery in Chushul Public Security Bureau (PSB) Detention Centre, according to reliable information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights

Two days after they made their stop at Nainital the marchers have once again resumed their journey to Tibet and this time with a renewed strength of 48 additional marchers. The 313 marchers started