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Dalai Lama Reps Visit China for Peace Talks

Trip marks first contact between sides since violent protests began

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 3, 2008 9:30 AM CDT

(Newser) – Representatives for the Dalai Lama head to China today for talks on restoring peace between the two sides, the BBC reports. The visit marks the first contact between the exiled leader and Chinese officials since pro-Tibet protests turned violent in March. The envoys will discuss... Read full story »

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