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Putin's ultimatum to Ukrainians; legalise immigration status or leave Russia by September 10
Moscow, March 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another ultimatum to Ukrainians living in the country by ordering them to legalise their immigration status or leave by September 10, Moscow Times reported quoting a presidential decree published on Thursday.
Tibetan Monk Lobsang Phuntsok remembered on 14th anniversary of self-immolation
Dharamshala, March 17: The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) commemorated the life and sacrifice of Tibetan monk Lobsang Phuntsok, who tragically self-immolated on March 16, 2011, in Ngaba, Amdo, at the age of 21.
Tibetan women-in-exile hold protest against Chinese authorities in Shimla
Shimla, March 12: Tibetan women-in-exile on Wednesday in the northern Indian hill town Shimla gathered to hold a peace protest against Chinese authorities, marking the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Women's National Uprising Day.
Tibetans protesting outside Chinese Embassy detained by police in Delhi
New Delhi, March 10: Tibetan Youth Congress Workers staged a protest outside the Chinese Embassy on Monday, where they were detained by the police. The protest was held to mark the 66th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising of March 10, 1959.
Sikyong Penpa Tsering marks 66th anniversary of Tibetan uprising with call for justice, freedom
Lhasa, March 10: Tibetan President in-exile Sikyong Penpa Tsering has highlighted the 66th anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising of March 10, 1959, a pivotal moment in Tibet's history when Tibetans across all three provinces rose in defiance of China's illegal occupation.
Study explains why firefighters may face a higher brain cancer risk
New Delhi, March 10: Firefighters with increased exposure to certain chemical compounds are more likely to develop gliomas -- the most common type of malignant brain tumour -- than individuals with other occupations, according to a study on Monday.
Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan hosts annual ride to mark Tibetan struggle for freedom against Chinese suppression
Taipei, February 5: The Human Rights Network for Tibet and Taiwan, in collaboration with various groups including the Tibet Youth Congress, Hong Kong Border City Youth, Taiwan Free Picture and Study Federation, and SFT Taiwan, hosted the "Cycling for a Free Tibet" campaign.