New Delhi  - The Tibetan government-in-exile on Wednesday called for a temporary halt to protests and demonstrations against China as a mark of respect to earthquake victims, officials said.

Beijing  - The Chinese government on Tuesday criticized a German minister's meeting with the Dalai Lama as meddling in China's domestic affairs.

Berlin  - Ign

Moenchengladbach, Germany  - The Dalai Lama appealed Saturday for Chinese authorities to introduce reforms in Tibet.

Bochum, Germany - The Dalai Lama repeated his desire on Friday for reconciliation with China