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Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, smiles to people before ...

(AFP) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:40:00 GMT

(AFP) - Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, smiles to people before his lecture in Tokyo on November 1. A relative of the Dalai Lama has joined China's ruling Communist Party, state media reported on Wednesday. The 35-year-old, a soldier in the People's Liberation Army, took her oath to join the party on June 26. Photo:Toru Yamanaka/AFP

Bangladeshi police in the country's capital Dhaka have closed ...

(AFP) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT

(AFP) - Bangladeshi police in the country's capital Dhaka have closed a photography exhibition on Tibet following complaints from Chinese diplomats, the government and organisers have said. Photo:Munir Uz Zaman/AFP

Activist and Professor Dr. Muzzafar Ahmed seats in front of ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Activist and Professor Dr. Muzzafar Ahmed seats in front of Drik gallery protesting the ban on a photo exhibition featuring Tibetan history in Dhaka November 1, 2009. An exhibition 'Into Exile | Tibet 1949 - 2009' featuring the journey of 'Tibetans from their Homeland to Exile' has been banned by police on Sunday, organizers said. REUTERS/Andrew Biraj (BANGLADESH SOCIETY RELIGION CONFLICT POLITICS)

Activists from 'Students for a Free Tibet, Bangladesh' hold ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Activists from 'Students for a Free Tibet, Bangladesh' hold placard protesting ban on a photo exhibition featuring Tibetan history in front of Drik gallery in Dhaka November 1, 2009. An exhibition 'Into Exile | Tibet 1949-2009' featuring the journey of 'Tibetans from their Homeland to Exile' has been banned by police on Sunday, organizers said. REUTERS/Andrew Biraj (BANGLADESH SOCIETY CONFLICT RELIGION POLITICS)

Activist and Professor Dr. Muzzafar Ahmed inaugurates a photo ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:47:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Activist and Professor Dr. Muzzafar Ahmed inaugurates a photo exhibition featuring Tibetan history in front of Drik gallery in Dhaka November 1, 2009. An exhibition 'Into Exile | Tibet 1949-2009' featuring the journey of Tibetans from their Homeland to Exile has been banned by police on Sunday, organizers said. REUTERS/Andrew Biraj (BANGLADESH POLITICS RELIGION SOCIETY)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets participants ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets participants before his speech entitled 'Future of the Earth' in Tokyo November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN POLITICS RELIGION)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures during a photo ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama gestures during a photo session before his speech entitled 'Future of the Earth' in Tokyo November 1, 2009. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN HEADSHOT POLITICS RELIGION)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said he was surprised ...

(AFP) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:37:00 GMT

(AFP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said he was surprised at China's protest against his planned visit to an area of India claimed by Beijing, hinting he backed India on the border issue. The Dalai Lama also criticised China's one-party rule and its state-controlled media, while praising India's 'successful' democracy. Photo:Jiji Press/AFP

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks to the press ...

(AFP) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:37:00 GMT

(AFP) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama speaks to the press in Tokyo. The Dalai Lama Saturday said he was surprised at China's protest against his planned visit to an area of India claimed by Beijing, hinting he backed India on the border issue. Photo:Yoshikazu Tsuno/AFP

A pro-Tibet supporter is seen during a peace protest earlier ...

(AFP) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:10:00 GMT

(AFP) - A pro-Tibet supporter is seen during a peace protest earlier this year in Barcelona. China has hit back at European Union criticism of the execution of two Tibetans over unrest in the Himalayan region last year and warned Europe not to interfere in the issue. Photo:Josep Lago/AFP

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets the audience ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:43:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama greets the audience before delivering a speech in Tokyo October 31, 2009. The Tibetan leader will address public meetings during his nine day visit to Japan. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN POLITICS)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama delivers a speech in ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 02:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama delivers a speech in Tokyo October 31, 2009. The Tibetan leader will address public meetings during his nine day visit to Japan. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN POLITICS)

A TV grab taken on March 15, 2008 from French television France ...

(AFP) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:26:00 GMT

(AFP) - A TV grab taken on March 15, 2008 from French television France 24 shows CCTV footage of a building on fire during riots in Lhasa, Tibet. The European Union on Thursday condemned China's execution of two Tibetans, voicing concerns over how their trials were conducted. Photo:/AFP

An overturned car burns in Lhasa,Tibet March 14, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - An overturned car burns in Lhasa,Tibet March 14, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer

A TV grab taken on March 15, 2008 from French television France ...

(AFP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:26:00 GMT

(AFP) - A TV grab taken on March 15, 2008 from French television France 24 shows CCTV footage of the riot in Lhasa, Tibet. China has said that two Tibetans had been executed for their role in deadly ethnic unrest that rocked the Himalayan region last year, the first known use of capital punishment over the violence. Photo:/AFP

Chinese paramilitary policemen patrol in front of the Potala ...

(AFP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - Chinese paramilitary policemen patrol in front of the Potala Palace in Lhasa. China's top Communist Party leader in the Himalayan region has said the fight against separatism remains 'very serious' more than a year after deadly unrest, state media reported Tuesday. Photo:Teh Eng Koon/AFP

File photo shows Tibetan activists shouting slogans from the ...

(AFP) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:39:00 GMT

(AFP) - File photo shows Tibetan activists shouting slogans from the back of a police vehicle following their arrest during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal. Chinese authorities see Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, as a splittist bent on independence for Tibet, but the Buddhist monk insists he only wants greater regional autonomy. Photo:Prakash Mathema/AFP

A Tibetan takes part in a candlelight protest in Kathmandu October ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan takes part in a candlelight protest in Kathmandu October 26, 2009. Demonstrators were protesting against the Chinese government after four Tibetans were sentenced to death for protesting against China on October 20, 2009, according to the organizer of the Tibetan Volunteer Group in Nepal. REUTERS/Gopal Chitrakar (NEPAL POLITICS)

Tibetans take part in a candlelight protest in Kathmandu October ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetans take part in a candlelight protest in Kathmandu October 26, 2009. Demonstrators were protesting against the Chinese government after four Tibetans were sentenced to death for protesting against China on October 20, 2009, according to the organizer of the Tibetan Volunteer Group in Nepal. REUTERS/Gopal Chitrakar (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT)

A Tibetan monk takes part in a candlelight protest in Kathmandu ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:20:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk takes part in a candlelight protest in Kathmandu October 26, 2009. Demonstrators were protesting against the Chinese government after four Tibetans were sentenced to death for protesting against China on October 20, 2009, according to the organizer of the Tibetan Volunteer Group in Nepal. REUTERS/Gopal Chitrakar (NEPAL POLITICS CONFLICT RELIGION)

Tibetans shout anti-China slogans during a candlelight protest ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetans shout anti-China slogans during a candlelight protest in Kathmandu October 26, 2009. Demonstrators were protesting against the Chinese government after four Tibetans were sentenced to death for protesting against China on October 20, 2009, according to the organizer of the Tibetan Volunteer Group in Nepal. REUTERS/Gopal Chitrakar (NEPAL)

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama offers prayers in the ...

(Reuters) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:18:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama offers prayers in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala October 26, 2009. India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh rebuffed China's wishes that it bar the Dalai Lama from travelling to a disputed border area, telling Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao the Tibetan spiritual leader was an honoured guest. REUTERS/Abhishek Madhukar (INDIA RELIGION POLITICS)

Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama delivers teachings ...

(Reuters) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama delivers teachings inside Tsuglakhang temple in the northern Indian hill town of Dharamsala October 15, 2009. REUTERS/Abhishek Madhukar

A Tibetan man waits to touch a hada and receive blessings from ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan man waits to touch a hada and receive blessings from a monk during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan woman holds her granddaughter as she receives blessings ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:28:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan woman holds her granddaughter as she receives blessings from a monk during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

Tibetan people wait in a line to receive blessings from a monk ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:24:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan people wait in a line to receive blessings from a monk during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan monk attends a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk attends a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan woman arrives for a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan woman arrives for a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan woman is pictured while she waits at a Fire Puja ritual ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:15:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan woman is pictured while she waits at a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan monk performs during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk performs during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

Tibetan people gather to receive blessings during a Fire Puja ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:12:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan people gather to receive blessings during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan monk is seen during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:11:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk is seen during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

Tibetan monks perform during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:08:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan monks perform during a Fire Puja ritual at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

A Tibetan woman prays in front of a great hall where an early ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:59:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan woman prays in front of a great hall where an early prayer meeting is held at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 24, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION SOCIETY)

Tibetan people receive blessings from monks during a religious ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:30:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan people receive blessings from monks during a religious ceremony at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A three-year-old Tibetan boy prays during a religious ceremony ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:26:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A three-year-old Tibetan boy prays during a religious ceremony at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Chinese man with a tattoo of dragon and Tibetan people receive ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Chinese man with a tattoo of dragon and Tibetan people receive blessing from monks during a religious ceremony at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Tibetan man receives blessing from a monk during a religious ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:17:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan man receives blessing from a monk during a religious ceremony at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Tibetan baby, held by his mother, cries as he receives blessing ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:14:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan baby, held by his mother, cries as he receives blessing during a religious ceremony at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Tibetan monk dispenses food, tributes for a religious ceremony, ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:41:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk dispenses food, tributes for a religious ceremony, at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Tibetan woman carrying her granddaughter prays during a religious ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:34:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan woman carrying her granddaughter prays during a religious ceremony at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Tibetan monk wearing a mask makes a tribute for a prayer meeting ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:05:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk wearing a mask makes a tribute for a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

Tibetan monks urinate before a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:03:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan monks urinate before a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

A Tibetan monk urinates before a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:02:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk urinates before a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

A Tibetan monk rest at the dormitory at Longwu monastery in ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:01:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk rest at the dormitory at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

A Tibetan monk returns to his dormitory at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:58:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk returns to his dormitory at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

Tibetan monks joke with each other at a yard of their dormitory ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:57:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Tibetan monks joke with each other at a yard of their dormitory at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

A Tibetan woman prays during a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:54:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan woman prays during a prayer meeting at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province, October 23, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee (CHINA RELIGION)

A novice Tibetan monk is seen at Longwu monastery in Tongren, ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A novice Tibetan monk is seen at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 22, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)

A Tibetan monk makes lunch with a simple solar energy stove ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:38:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Tibetan monk makes lunch with a simple solar energy stove at Longwu monastery in Tongren, Qinghai province October 22, 2009. REUTERS/Jason Lee(CHINA RELIGION POLITICS)