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A Swiss Parliamentary delegation has arrived in Dharamsala two days back. The delegation comprised of Mr. Mario Fehr, President of the Swiss Parliamentary Group for Tibet, Mr. Fabio Pedrina, member, Ms. Kathy Riklin, member

ATPD session continuing into the second week. Health and Finance Kalon Lobsang Nyendak lak responding to a question from the Deputies of the 13th Assembly. Photo by Tenam

SFT's John Hocevar, Alma David, Sophia Conroy, and Jessica Rucell tried to hand over the letter inside the Consulate but the officer declined to accept the letter. So they all laid down inside the Consulate with fake blood coming out of their mouths.

The Chinese government is the target of direct action in 19 major cities around the world today. Calling attention to the recent execution of Lobsang Dhondup, a Tibetan political activist, by Chinese authorities two months ago, 4 activists

Germany's Foreign Minister, Mr. Joschka Fischer, in his address to the 59th UN Commission on Human Rights on Tuesday said that the September 2002 contacts between Dharamsala and Beijing was a "welcome development" but termed the current human rights of China, as "not satisfactory."

The Dalai Lama, leader of the Tibetan government in exile, is set to visit Japan at the invitation of Diet members despite opposition from China, the Mainichi has learned.

Chinese scientists have called on the Tibet Autonomous Region to develop edible fungi to meet the increasing market demand. The scientists said that they have discovered more than 1,000 species of fungi, including 415 wild ones and 138

At 9am, 2 members of SFT Calgary gained access to the roof of the Chinese Consulate in Calgary and dropped a huge (10feet by 12 feet long!) banner off the front which read: CHINA FAILED, TIBET LIVES!

Tibetan monks hold candles and anti-war placards during a protest against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in Dharamsala, India, Tuesday, March 25, 2003. Photo by Angus McDonald

Although Tibetan monks are known for being studious, Geshe Konchog Kyab might not have read the fine print on his visa. As a result, the Deerfield Beach resident was detained at Miami International Airport over the weekend and put on