Tibet

Chinese Editorial Denounces Gun Violence as Stain on US Human Rights Record

Huge Earthquake Kills Over 1,200 in Nepal; Sparks Massive Mt. Everest Avalanche

Common Dreams staff

Estimated numbers of dead and wounded continue to rise after massive quake hits Himalayan region.

Critical Glaciers Melting Under 'Continuous Warming': Study

Nadia Prupis, staff writer

Following comprehensive survey, Chinese researchers warn drinking sources may...

Global Warming = Melting Glaciers = 'Himalayan Tsunamis'

Jacob Chamberlain, staff writer

As global temperatures rise Himalayan glaciers are melting rapidly and taking...

China's 'Big Brother' System a Boon for Romne

Another Tibetan Monk 'Sets Himself Ablaze' in China

Human Rights Teachings Spread Ripples of Hope

Tibet Temperature 'Highest Since Records Began' Say Chinese climatologists

Beijing Orders Scaling Back of Earth Hour to Celebrate Tibet 'Liberation' Day

Few Govts Seen to Take the Foreign Policy High Road

Merkel Says She Will Not Attend Opening of Beijing Olympics

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A Simple Buddhist Monk

Happy 75th Birthday to the Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader. On even this benign occasion , the government in Nepal, home to the Tibetan diaspora, cracked down on too much celebrating. People did, anyway. Photos here . "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible."