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spiritual leader urges taipei to uphold autonomy
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Dalai Lama praises Taiwan’s democracy
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HSIAOLIN, Taiwan: The Dalai Lama praised Taiwan’s democracy Monday
on the first full day of a tour that China has warned will hurt
improving ties with the island.
While members of the Beijing-friendly ruling
elite said they had no plans to meet Tibet’s exiled spiritual
leader, he urged Taiwan to cherish its democracy, which is often
contrasted with the mainland’s stern one-party rule.
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O T H E R R E P O R T S
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Malaysian premier pleads for unity
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s premier made a plea for unity in the
multicultural nation Monday, as celebrations to mark its
independence anniversary were marred by fresh racial and religious
rows.
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California wildfires kill two, threaten more homes
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LOS ANGELES: Raging wildfires Monday gained ground around Los
Angeles where they have claimed their first two fatalities and left
three other people injured while threatening thousands of homes.
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FEATURE
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Japan’s conservative party faces tough challenges as its era ends
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TOKYO: Crushed in a historic election rout, its old guard leadership
in disarray, Japan’s long-ruling conservative party on Monday
faced up to the unaccustomed role of life in opposition.
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WORLDINBRIEF
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CANBERRA: Australia on Monday sent a senior minister to investigate
claims that ethnic Malays faced discrimination from white
bureaucrats on a remote Indian Ocean outpost.
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