Dalai Lama says he supports Olympics

Hello on this Thursday, the 10 day of April 2008. I'm Kristin Volk with a UPI news update.

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama says he supports China to host the Summer Olympics. But he insisted today that nobody has the right to tell protesters demanding freedom for Tibet to shut up. Protesters have showed up in cities around the world to show sympathy for Tibet. Last month, anti-government riots erupted there as Chinese officials have tightly restricted access to Tibet.

Senator Hillary Clinton's campaign is $2.5 million richer today after music legend Elton John played a benefit concert for her last night. John said he's always been a Clinton supporter, believing there's no one more qualified to lead America than her. Seats were filled by fans paying as much as $2300, which is the limit for an individual's contribution to a federal candidate. The New York Senator's husband, former President Clinton, and their daughter, Chelsea, preceded John on stage.

Prisoners will now receive more help from the government when they're released from prison. President Bush signed the Second Chance Act yesterday, which will assist ex-prisoners to find transitional housing, expand job training and placement services, and provide mentoring. Bush says the bill will help those individuals reclaim their lives.

Airline officials say aging U.S. planes are crippling the airline industry. The news comes as American Airlines expects to cancel another 900 flights today for safety inspections. That's in addition to the more than 1,000 flights it canceled yesterday for the same reason. Analysts say an aging fleet of planes will drive up carriers' operating costs because those planes tend to be less fuel-efficient and require more maintenance.

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[jbear3333]

I think you misunderstand the dalai lama... For him the olympics happening is a great thing. It is our worlds universal peace event... by forcing it on chinca, they are forced to change to the scrutiny of the rest of the world... It puts amazing pressure on china, for tibet... OF COURSE HE SUPPORTS IT.

[passport0001]

Dalai lama "supported" the olympics cuz he knew already from Bush that America cannot afford to lead a boycott.

[silycaon]

fucks sake elton, he's finally lost it.and fuck bush, just for the hell of it. i heard something on bbcradio4 saying he has been assessed as the worst president in the history of America lol

[jbear3333]

well i think luckily for human rights advocates, the story of this Olympics will be the attention to china's policies... this big world is becoming smaller and smaller as each day passes

[drmaglev]

Unfortunately Elton...only fools and horses think you know what's best for them. You fucking cock sucker!

[Donz5885]

Dalai Lama already said he did not support Tibet separate from China and he order his tribe not to boycott Olympics. Only a little group of Tibetian boycott Beijing Olympic and they will vanish among others.

[tlndofa]

well done Elton ,no one can say he isn't a wise great man.Awesome...

[BarrelLifter]

I would expect the Dalai Lama to take a more active role to aid Tibet with their struggle.

[imunezombie]

End the bush clinton Dynasty!

End the Zionist movement- educate yourself!