On behalf of the 6 million Tibetans, the Kashag pays its deep reverence and humble respects to His Holiness the Great XIV Dalai Lama of Tibet on this special occasion of the 24th Anniversary of the conferment of the Nobel Peace Prize to His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The Kashag also extends its (...)
Today is the 24th anniversary of an outstandingly momentous occasion when His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the supreme protector and guide to all Tibetans in Tibet and in exile; and a champion of peace in this world, received the universally acclaimed Nobel Peace Prize. On this unique day, I, on (...)
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By Anthony Zurcher [BBC] China is putting the squeeze on the New York Times and Bloomberg News, and it could have severe consequences for press freedom. The nation has blocked internet access to the two organisations’ websites, denied access to key events, such as the recent meeting between (...)
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