Tibet
Powerful Earthquake Jolts Northeastern India
An earthquake with a magnitude of 6,4 has struck an area in northeast India, posing a serious threat to thousands of people.
The powerful earthquake, which originated in Tezpur, Assam near the Himalayas had a depth of 34 kilometres when it hit Wednesday at 7.51am (local time).
Two aftershocks were also reported within minutes of the initial quake, according to India Today.
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Almost a Third of Tibetans already Live in Cities
Urbanization in China's Tibet Autonomous Region has reached 32%, with more than 1.07 million people living in cities, according to data from the Regional Bureau of Housing, Urban and Rural Development.
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Three Reasons to Visit Tibet in Winter
Some say that one of the places you must visit at least once in your life is the Tibet Autonomous Region. The place fascinates tourists with its nature, mysterious culture and exotic charms. Although summer is the preferred season for trips to Tibet, winter is also a good option.
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Dalai Lama is Admitted to Hospital
Dalai Lama was hospitalized in the Indian capital due to a lung infection, but now he feels better, said his spokesman, quoted by Associated Press.
Eighty-three-year-old spiritual leader of Tibet is admitted to treatment and is likely to spend a day or two in a hospital, spokesman Tenjin Takhla said.
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10 Celebs Who Were Banned in China
When you're a star, all doors for you are open, right? Not really.
China is among the more conservative countries in the world. There is no good opinion for sexy toilets and dances at concerts. That's why some of the world's most famous celebrities have "won" a ban on stepping into the country. Here's who they are:
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Rescuers find bodies after China quake kills 19, injures 247
Rescuers picked away rubble from around a body in an area shaken by a powerful earthquake in mountainous southwestern China, then stood silently in a row, with helmets off and heads bowed to pay their respects.
China denounces Dalai Lama at Tibet anniversary
China on Sept.8 stressed Communist party control over Tibet, with a senior official denouncing the Dalai Lama at a giant ceremony condemned by rights groups.
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China restricts passports for Uighurs, Tibetans: Rights group
Beijing effectively bans Uighurs and Tibetans from obtaining passports, Human Rights Watch said on July 13, amid a surge in Chinese tourists travelling abroad.
China jails Tibetan singer for political lyrics: Reports
China has sentenced a popular Tibetan singer to four years in prison for calling on Tibetans to unify and speak their language, reports said, highlighting tight cultural controls in the region.