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The Dalai Lama: A year after devolving political authority
Dharamsala, May 28 (IANS) "He's my boss," the Dalai Lama said last week of Tibetian Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay, adding: "Although, when it comes to spiritual affairs, I'm still his boss." He made the remark while introducing Sangay, democratically elected to the office last year, to the press in Austrian capital Vienna. "This young man was born in India, but completed his education at
Dharamsala, May 28 (IANS) "He's my boss," the Dalai Lama said last week of Tibetian Prime Minister-in-exile Lobsang Sangay, adding: "Although, when it comes to spiritual affairs, I'm still his boss." He made the remark while introducing Sangay, democratically elected to the office last year, to the press in Austrian capital Vienna. "This young man was born in India, but completed his education at
Ex-Mubarak aide jailed for seven years over corruption charges
Cairo: Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's former chief of staff has reportedly been jailed for seven years and fined six million dollars over corruption charges. A Cairo court convicted Zakaria
Cairo: Ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak's former chief of staff has reportedly been jailed for seven years and fined six million dollars over corruption charges. A Cairo court convicted Zakaria
Lady Gaga's Indonesian tour cancelled
Lady Gaga has called off her Indonesian concert in Jakarta, citing security concerns after protests by hardliner religious groups.
Lady Gaga has called off her Indonesian concert in Jakarta, citing security concerns after protests by hardliner religious groups.
Lessons from the Rock for Europe's banks
In November 2010, rumours swirled through financial markets that Spanish bank BBVA was suffering a run on its deposits. The share price fell before excitable traders realised they had made a mistake.
In November 2010, rumours swirled through financial markets that Spanish bank BBVA was suffering a run on its deposits. The share price fell before excitable traders realised they had made a mistake.
Stray dog completes 1700km race running alongside cyclists in China
A stray dog in China has completed a 1700km journey across the country after joining a cycle race from Sichuan province to Tibet.
A stray dog in China has completed a 1700km journey across the country after joining a cycle race from Sichuan province to Tibet.
World's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh back on track
The world's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh, is set to join more than 27,000 people by taking part in the 10th Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
The world's oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh, is set to join more than 27,000 people by taking part in the 10th Edinburgh Marathon Festival.
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