Maryland, US — The political leader of Tibetans, Dr Lobsang Sangay has been bestowed with the Presidential Medal by Salisbury University in Maryland, US, "in recognition of his esteemed political leadership and his work to seek a peaceful, non-violent resolution for Tibet."

Washington, DC — An annual report released this week by the US Congressional-Executive Committee on China (CECC) criticised Beijing's treatment of ethnic minorities, and noted deteriorating conditions in Xinjiang and Tibet.

Dharamshala — The spiritual leader of Tibet His Holiness the Dalai Lama has congratulated the Tunisian National Dialogue Quartet for winning the Nobel Peace Prize for helping the country's transition to democracy after the 2011 Arab Spring revolution.

Dharamshala — The Tibetan administration Friday celebrated the 146th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi and the International Day of Non-Violence, known as the "World Non Violence Day" which is observed every year on October 2, since 2007.

Salisbury, MD — Salisbury University (SU), an institution ranked among US News' "Best Colleges" announced that it will present Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay with the prestigious Presidential Medal, at a lecture series event, presented by SU's Bosserman Center for Conflict Resolution.

Copenhagen — The police bureau in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, has asked its watchdog to investigate officers' alleged suppression of protesters holding the national flag of Tibet during former Chinese President Hu Jintao's state visit three years ago.