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3 outstanding 2012 novels
Three outstanding novels about protagonists who travel far to fight for those they love.
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Five tough truths about US-China relations
The more American and Chinese officials proclaim their innocent intentions toward each other, the deeper the level of mistrust they generate. Official candor on five key truths about US-China relations will likely contribute to a more mature bilateral relationship and could help halt a potential slide to conflict.
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3 stand-out 2011 novels by award-winning writers
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Lobsang Sangay is sworn in as new prime minister of Tibetan exiles
Harvard-trained academic Lobsang Sangay vows to fight Chinese 'colonialism' at his swearing-in as the new political head of Tibetan exiles. But will he have clout?
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A helpline for northeastern Indians dogged by harassment
Northeastern Indian migrants who flock to the country's cities to escape fighting and seek economic opportunities are the target of discrimination and harassment.
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On China, by Henry Kissinger
Kissinger is convinced that China must be dealt with through compromise.
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Indian monastery aids Tibetan monks facing crackdown
The Kirti Monastery in Dharamsala, an Indian hill town home to thousands of exiled Tibetans, has become a crisis center for the turmoil at its sister monastery under lockdown in Sichuan, China.
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How attack on Google's Gmail skirted US security roadblocks
FBI will investigate Google charges that several hundred Gmail accounts were hacked by perpetrators in China. With the attack, hackers found 'a way around a roadblock,' one expert says.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 05/23
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Tibetan exiles elect Harvard lawyer to take over Dalai Lama's political role
A Harvard fellow was elected head of Tibet's government-in-exile on Wednesday, and is slated to take over the Dalai Lama's political role this summer.
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Difference Maker Marc Gold travels Asia paying it forward through little acts of kindness
'Shoestring philanthropist' Gold pairs tiny but powerful donations with acts of kindness
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/14
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Europe makes room for Chinese investment, but not without concern
China has signed a number of trade deals throughout Europe that could boost struggling economies, but some Europeans have misgivings about the possibility of a financial lifeline from China.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 03/10
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Dalai Lama set to resign. What role will he play then?
The Dalai Lama announced Thursday that he is relinquishing his political leadership of the Tibetan exile movement. But how much will the move actually change his role? Here’s an explanation of his past roles and the structure of the Tibetan government in exile.
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In Pictures: The Dalai Lama's career
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China dismisses Dalai Lama's move to step down as a 'trick'
The Dalai Lama said on Thursday he would step down as political leader of the Tibetan exile movement. But China still appears unwilling to make concessions to exile leaders.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 03/07
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China: Tibet won't fall apart if Dalai Lama dies
Dalai Lama reincarnation: The Dalai Lama, who is regarded as 14th in a line of reincarnations dating to the 14th century, has at times insisted his successor would be born in exile, but he has also said the tradition could end with his death.
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To A Mountain In Tibet
On a journey to Tibet, renowned travel writer Colin Thubron creates one of his most revealing and personally intimate works.
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How Tibet's Karmapa Lama is fueling China and India border tensions
Chinese cash seized from the Indian monastery of the top Tibetan figure has underscored growing tensions between India and China -- and increased feelings of insecurity among the thousands of Tibetans in India.
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Top Super Bowl commercials 2011: six winners and losers
Super Bowl commercials have become a mini-film festival, keeping the less-than-diehard football fans in front of the tube. But this year’s top spots are singled out for their misses as much as their hits.
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The Way Back: movie review
Peter Weir’s 'The Way back' is a harrowing escape story of a gulag survivor.
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Hu Jintao bristles: Back off on Tibet and Taiwan
Chinese President Hu Jintao, addressing business leaders in Washington, said any US-China relationship must be based on mutual respect, calling Tibet and Taiwan core Chinese interests.
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3 good books for January reading
Travel the world through these three new books just released this month. In them, the Dalai Lama flees Tibet to save his followers, three men grapple with the past in post-war Sierra Leone, and an Indian-American returns to the country his parents left.
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With Hu, Obama more direct about US expectations of China
Obama and Hu, at a joint news conference Wednesday, stressed benefits of US-China cooperation. But Obama also urged 'level playing field' for US firms, as Hu stressed principle of 'mutual respect.'
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What to read? 15 promising titles for early 2011
There's no better way to face the new year than with a good book in hand. Here are 15 promising-looking nonfiction books, all due for release early in 2011.
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