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Substantial talks on human rights for Tibet will be on an expanded agenda when the Dalai Lama meets Prime Minister Paul Martin on Friday.

The Italian Parliament has repeatedly raised its concern about the plight of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche in recent weeks. On 21st April, the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Italian Senate unanimously passed a resolution

The Dalai Lama is the most respected spiritual leader among British Columbians, with Pope John Paul and Archbishop Desmond Tutu running close behind, according to a poll done for The Vancouver Sun.

As the days of indefinite hunger striker's reaches 22 in New York, and with the people around the globe showing their support, Tibetan community in Kathmandu also pitched in their solidarity today.

The Dalai Lama said on Thursday his special envoys could return to China within months to continue building contacts with Beijing but he said a political solution to the Tibet question was still far off.

Canada is in a strong position to influence China on human rights and Tibetan independence because it has a good relationship with Beijing, the Dalai Lama said Thursday.

The Canadian Labour Congress welcomes the presence in Canada of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. "As Canadians, citizens and workers, the upbeat and successful journey of the Dalai Lama across our country

Thubten Samdup always knew it would be tough to persuade former prime minister Jean Chretien to challenge China on its dubious human rights record in Tibet. "With Jean Chretien's administration it was very difficult," says Mr. Samdup

According to Goldie Hawn, the Dalai Lama is a very important dude. Now in Canada on an extended tour, the cheery little reincarnated fellow is the one everybody's dying for a photo-op with. Politicians are lining up to shake his hand.

The Assembly of the Tibetan People's Deputies has sent a message to the three Tibetans who have been on strike without food in front of the UN building since 2 April.