World Jan 07 Tibet earthquake kills at least 126 people, damages hundreds of houses By Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press
Nation Feb 09 NYC cop accused of spying wants answers after charges dropped Baimadajie Angwang spent six months in a federal detention center before he was freed on bail. By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press
World Jan 04 Tibetans in exile vote for their political leader Hundreds of Tibetans in exile in India's northern city of Dharmsala, where the exiled government is based, voted for their new political leader as the current officeholder's five-year term nears its end. By Ashwini Bhatia, Associated Press
World Mar 10 As Tibetans mark 60 years since Dalai Lama fled, China defends policies China is defending its often-criticized rule in Tibet 60 years after the Dalai Lama fled into exile amid an abortive uprising against Chinese control, saying those who question its policies are merely showing their anti-Chinese bias. By Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press
Mar 06 Dalai Lama opens Senate with prayers By Justin Scuiletti The Dalai Lama opened U.S. Senate proceedings with prayers Thursday, marking the first time the Tibetan spiritual leader has performed the traditional prayer that opens each session. Speaking in both Tibetan and English, the Dalai Lama offered several prayers and… Continue reading
Feb 21 Obama shows support for Tibetan traditions during meeting with Dalai Lama By Josh Lederman, Associated Press President Barack Obama met with the Dalai Lama at the White House Friday over the stern objection of China, which warned the meeting would "inflict grave damages" on the U.S. relationship with the Asian nation. Continue reading
Mar 06 Tibetans Turn to Setting Themselves on Fire to Protest China’s Rule By Larisa Epatko Fed up with the Chinese government's tactics aimed at stemming unrest, some Tibetans have turned to a gruesome show of public protest -- burning themselves. Continue reading
Jan 20 Watch As China’s Economy Grows, How Hard Should U.S. Push on Currency, Human Rights? Continuing his U.S. visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao met with political and business leaders. Jeffrey Brown evaluates the final day of his visit and the impact on the business world with Myron Brilliant of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Thea… Continue watching
Feb 18 Dalai Lama: U.S. a ‘Champion of Democracy, Freedom, Human Values’ By Larisa Epatko After his meeting with President Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama told reporters Thursday outside the White House that the two leaders discussed promoting peace, humanitarian values, religious harmony and the need for more women in leadership roles. Continue reading