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INDIA
Dalai Lama's controversial monastery visit sparks Chinese fury
Thousands of Buddhists welcomed the Dalai Lama during his visit to a monastery in the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, near Tibet's border. China claims the region, renewing tensions between the two Asian giants.
TIBET
Dalai Lama unruffled by apparent Obama snub
The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, said on Thursday that he understood US President Barack Obama's decision not to meet him when he visits Washington to avoid upsetting the Chinese president.
Dalai Lama - Japan - Pakistan - Taiwan - Taliban
Pakistani Taliban step up their attacks after choosing new chief
In this edition: Two weeks after choosing a new chief, the Taliban are stepping up their attacks in Pakistan; the Dalai Lama left Taiwan last Friday after whipping up a political storm over Typhoon Morakot; Japan's pampered pooches.
TAIWAN
Dalai Lama arrives in Taipei under 'gag order'
The Dalai Lama (right) arrived on Wednesday in Taipei as his nephew said Taiwan had put a "gag order" on Tibet's exiled leader after pressure from Beijing. The Dalai Lama's trip has focused on visiting areas devastated by Typhoon Morakot.
WEB NEWS
Dalai Lama visit triggers heated debates on the Net
Our daily round-up of the Web takes you to Taiwan, where the Dalai Lama has landed on a controversial trip to comfort the victims of Typhoon Morakot. Also in today's show: bloggers react to the wildfires that are threatening Los Angeles.
TAIWAN
Dalai Lama pays controversial visit to typhoon victims
The Dalai Lama steered clear of talking about Tibet during a humanitarian visit to flood-ravaged Taiwan on Monday, but he said he was dedicated to the promotion of democracy. China has lambasted the visit by a man it brands a separatist.
TAIWAN
Dalai Lama's arrival draws Chinese ire
Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, has arrived in Taiwan to bring comfort to the victims of Typhoon Morakot, which wreaked havoc and killed hundreds of people earlier this month. His visit has drawn the ire of China's authorities.
TAIWAN
Dalai Lama invite undermines warming ties with China
Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou's decision to allow the Dalai Lama to visit the typhoon-hit island threatens to derail warming relations with China, but the move may be a bid to deflect domestic criticism of Ma's slow response to the disaster.
TAIWAN
Dalai Lama invite incurs Chinese wrath
Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou has approved the Dalai Lama's proposed visit to the south-east Asian island next week, sparking Chinese condemnation. The Tibetan spiritual leader was invited to pray for the victims of typhoon Morakot.
TAIWAN
President Ma Ying-jeou approves Dalai Lama visit
Exiled Titetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will visit Taiwan next week. Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou has approved his visit after he was invited by various majors and magistrates, despite the risk of a diplomatic row with Beijing.
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