Cambodia, Thailand pledge peace

Somchai Wongsawat, the Thai prime minister, and Cambodian leader Hun Sen met to discuss their border conflict and said the two nations are now "good friends" pledged to peace.

Deadly clashes erupted last week in the dispute over the Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site located near the border of both countries.

AsiaOne

Thai and Cambodian PMs pledge peace Aljazeera.net - 36 minutes ago Thailand and Cambodia have put the issue of a deadly border dispute behind them and are now "good friends", officials have said following a meeting between the leaders of the two countries. Thailand, Cambodia say clashes behind them Reuters Thai, Cambodian officials negotiate border dispute International Herald Tribune

Dalai Lama fasts and prays with people for peace

The 73-year-old Dalai Lama joined his follower in fasting and praying for peace from his hospital bed in Mumbai Saturday.

The Dalai Lama was hospitalized for fatigue after returning from a grueling travel schedule in Europe.

A spokesperson for the leader of Tibetan exiles said that the Dalai Lama is expected to return to Dharamsala, his home in the mountainous regions of northern India in a day or two.

Washington Post

Ailing Dalai Lama and Other Tibetan Exiles Fast For Peace Voice of America - 4 hours ago By VOA News Tibetan exiles in India fasted and prayed for peace on Saturday, and their spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, joined in from a hospital bed in Mumbai. Video: Dalai Lama in Indian Hospital for Tests AssociatedPress Tibetan exiles stage fast as Dalai Lama takes part in hospital AFP