Dalai Lama: Tibet situation worsening

The Dalai Lama expressed frustration Monday that the situation in Tibet has not improved despite ongoing negotiations with China.

"The whole world knows the Dalai Lama is not seeking separation, except the Chinese government," he told a news conference in Tokyo on Monday, saying instead that he sought a "middle way" of greater autonomy instead.

In the run-up to the Beijing Olympics, China was eager to talk with the Dalai Lama's representatives, but many felt they were only interested in preventing dis

Washington Post

Dalai Lama says situation has worsened in Tibet The Associated Press - 7 hours ago TOKYO (AP) - The Dalai Lama said Monday his efforts to secure Tibetan autonomy from China have failed to bring positive changes and he is unsure whether new talks between his envoys and Beijing over the fate of the Himalayan region will produce any ... Dalai Lama admits Tibet autonomy drive has failed AFP Dalai Lama vows silence ahead of exile meeting Reuters UK

N. Korea's Kim Jong Il appears smiling at soccer game

North Korea appears intent on knocking down rumors that leader Kim Jong Il is gravely ill.

State television broadcast a picture of the strongman smiling at a soccer game saying that the hearts of females soldiers were "pounding" because of his presence.

Sydney Morning Herald

North Korea's Kim Jong Il is seen smiling at soccer game CNN International - 8 hours ago SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- North Korea has released a photograph of a smiling Kim Jong Il, the latest in an apparent attempt to dispel rumors that the reclusive leader is gravely ill. N. Korea releases photos of Kim Jong Il United Press International Kim Jong-il Hospitalized but at Helm, Japan Says New York Times

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-il (2nd L) visits a military unit at an undisclosed location in North Korea in this recent picture distributed by North Korea's official news agency KCNA on October 11, 2008.

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Thaksin to call supporters at Bangkok rally

Ousted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will give a phone call message Saturday evening at a rally of supporters of his political party in Bangkok.

Opposition to the current government claims that current Prime Minster Somchai Wongsawat is simply a proxy of Thaksin. Somchai is Thaksin's brother-in-law.

The political conflict involves Thaksin's mostly poor and rural supporters opposed by the educated urban elite.

Thailand braces for phone call from ousted PM The Associated Press - 4 hours ago BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - Thailand's military and police were on alert Saturday as the country braced for fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to speak by telephone at a rally that many fear could spark more political violence. Thousands join Thai anti-coup rally to hear Thaksin Reuters India Thailand's Thaksin to Phone In to Bangkok Stadium Rally Tonight Bloomberg