A pro-Tibet protester in Japan. Photo credit: Toru Hanai/Reuters. After all the worldwide protests against China’s occupation of Tibet, Beijing has agreed to meet with the Dalai Lama’s representative. Read the report here.
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The Olympic Torch in Japan
The torch is going to be snubbed by Buddhist monks according to the Kyoto News Agency (via GMA). Kyodo News agency reports that a major Japanese Buddhist temple is refusing to host the Olympic torch relay. The report says Zenkoji Temple has pulled out of the relay plans, amid speculation that monks there sympathize with [...]
Richer Countries, More Medals?
Do we really need a study to tell us that richer countries win more Olympic medals? My mom will tell you that such a study is a waste of resources because the answer will obviously be, “Of course richer countries win more Olympic medals.” Now, the good folks at the Lingnan University in Hongkong obviously [...]
