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1,300 rescuers reach China quake epicenter, death toll rises to 11,921
At least 1300 rescuers have reached Chinas quake-ravaged Sichaun province, where the death toll is said to have risen to 11, 921. ANI
Death toll rises in China quake
The death toll in China due to powerful earthquake has increased to 10,000 in south-western Sichuan province, with many more still trapped. ANI
7,600 feared killed in China earthquake (Lead: China)
A massive earthquake that struck central and south western China on Monday has reportedly killed over 7,600 people and trapping nearly 900 students under the rubble of their school, raising fears the overall death toll could increase sharply. ANI
3000 to 5000 feared dead in China quake
Between 3,000 and 5,000 people are feared to have been killed by an earthquake measuring 7.8 in just one county of south-western Chinas Sichuan province, reports say. ANI
Powerful earthquake hits Sichuan
A major earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter Scale jolted Wenchuan County of southwest Chinas Sichuan Province at 2:28 p.m. Monday, the State Seismological Bureau said, revising a previous figure of 7.6. ANI
Fears that Japanese money to China for Pandas would fuel Tibet violence
Japanese officials have said that the Tokyos zoo has been flooded with calls to refuse a pair of pandas offered by Chinese President Hu Jintao, fearing that the money from the lease would fund Beijings clampdown in Tibet. ANI
China backs off from compromise, but says talks with Dalai Lama aides will continue
China has doused any hopes of a compromise with the Dalai Lama on the Tibet autonomy issue by releasing a series of statements denouncing the Tibetan spiritual leader. ANI
Dalai Lama - China talks ends without outcome
The much-awaited talks between the Dalai Lamas envoys and China ended abruptly on Sunday hours after the two sides met for the first time since the unrest erupted in Tibet in March. ANI
Analyst says reopening talks with the Dalai Lama, Chinas best starting point
An independent political analyst in Beijing has said that Chinas move to reopen a dialogue with Tibets spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is the best starting point for a peaceful solution to the Tibet issue. ANI
Dalai Lama wants serious talks with China on Tibet autonomy issue
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, on his arrival here from the US today welcomed Chinas decision to hold talks with his representatives but added that the dialogue should be serious. ANI
China hopes for smooth run of Olympic torch in Delhi
China on Tuesday said it hoped that India would attach great importance to the Beijing Olympic torch relay in New Delhi on April 17, and take effective measures to ensure its smooth run. ANI
Dalai Lama says his aides are talking to China: NYT
Tibetan spiritual leader --The Dalai Lama -- said on Sunday that his aides are in touch with the Chinese Government over the protests in Tibet. ANI
Musharraf embarks on six-day visit to China
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf left for China on a six-day visit on Thursday. ANI
Musharraf to leave for China on Thursday
Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf will undertake a six-day official visit of China from Thursday. ANI
Only two ministers to accompany Musharraf on China visit
Only two federal cabinet ministers, both representing the Pakistan Peoples Party, will accompany President Pervez Musharraf on his visit to China next week. ANI
Musharraf to visit China from April 10
President Pervez Musharraf would leave for China on April 10 on a five-day visit. ANI
Olympic torch reaches Beijing
The Olympic Torch has arrived in Chinese capital Beijing from Greece, 130 days before the Games, and on the eve of a global torch relay, which is likely to spark off protests against Chinas policies and human rights practices. ANI
Chinese envoy to Canada calls Dalai Lama a serial liar
Chinas Ambassador to Canada Lu Shumin called the Dalai Lama a serial liar, and said it is irresponsible for people to criticize Chinas record on human rights. ANI
China rejects Bushs call to re-open dialogue with Dalai Lama
Chinese President Hu Jintao told US President George W Bush that the Chinese Governments policy towards the Dalai Lama was clear and consistent, and it has all along kept in touch with his side with great patience. ANI
Bush asks China to re-open dialogue with Dalai Lama
U.S. President George W Bush has urged China to re-open dialogue with Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. ANI
PM Rudd wants Australia to play activist role in global community
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has said he wants his country to play an activists role in the international arena. ANI
Amnesty claims that Tibetan monks who defied Beijing are missing
At least 15 young Tibetan monks, three of them in their teens, who sparked a rebellion against Chinas repression, are said to be missing in their homeland. ANI
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