China insists the Dalai Lama prove he doesn't support Tibetan independence or disruption of the Beijing Olympics, telling two envoys for the spiritual leader that such "positive...
July 4, 2008 China's leaders would be making a mistake if they treat . . . talks with envoys of the Dalai Lama merely as a public relations ploy to avoid trouble before the August Olympic Games in Beijing. Their hope would be to avoid protests by
Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics this August, the White House confirmed, setting aside months of uncertainty over his intentions. W hether world leaders would attend the Aug 8 event has been the subject of much
Bush will attend the opening ceremonies of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in China next month, the White House said on Thursday. "The president and Mrs. Bush will attend the Opening Ceremonies of the Summer Olympic Games on August 8," the White House
An envoy for the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama says the latest round of talks with China have been "one of the most difficult sessions" held so far. But he says he will return for more discussions in a few months. Lodi Gyari says he
China insists the Dalai Lama prove he doesn't support Tibetan independence or disruption of the Beijing Olympics, telling two envoys for the spiritual leader that such "positive actions" are needed before further talks, a state news agency said
It's the first week of the NFL preseason and President Bush is leaving the country? The White House announced Thursday that Bush will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Beijing. Other world leaders have talked of boycotting the Aug. 8
IST(4/7/2008) US President George W Bush will attend the August 8 opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympic despite appeals from human rights activists that he boycott the gala, the White House has said. ".....And I expect that the opening ceremonies
Sarkozy´s conditions for Olympics visit met with anger by Chinese netizens Source: People´s Daily 07-04-2008 13:32 Special Report: 2008 Beijing Olympic Games When French President Sarkozy said he would consider attending the Beijing Olympics
The White House confirmed Thursday that President Bush would attend the Beijing Olympics opening ceremonies next month, despite human rights concerns that have led to boycotts by his counterparts in Britain and Germany. The decision, while expected,
The Chinese government on Thursday said it has held another round of private talks with envoys of the Dalai Lama aimed at easing tensions before the Summer Olympics. According to state media, Chinese representative Du Qingling said further dialogue
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