51.   T.C. Tethong, a representative of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said none of those detained was held long.

52.   T.C. Tethong, a representative of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, was shouted down by protesters accusing him of siding with the Indian government.

53.   T.C. Tethong, a representative of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, said none of those detained were held long.

54.   The argument reflects the political struggle between Beijing and the exiled Indian-based Tibetan leader over who is the legitimate heir of power in the distant Himalayan land.

55.   The Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, met with Swiss Foreign Minister Flavio Cotti on Friday over the protests of the Chinese government.

56.   The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, visited Ngodup and the six hunger strikers in the hospital Tuesday.

57.   The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader was speaking before the Foreign Affairs commission at the National Assembly during a three-day visit to France.

58.   The Dalai Lama, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, has again expressed a desire to visit Taiwan, but said some of his supporters oppose such a trip.

59.   The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, said his exile government has increased contacts with China in the expectation of reopening dialogue, a newspaper reported Friday.

60.   The Dalai Lama was honored by French legislators Wednesday, a day after President Jacques Chirac shunned the Tibetan leader to avoid offending China.