The exiled spiritual leader of Tibet, the Dalai Lama, has received the $1.8m Templeton Prize at a ceremony in London. It was awarded to him for promoting scientific research and harmony among religions. The Dalai Lama spoke of the routes of conflict with the Chinese authorities in Tibet, and he praised India while he lives in exile for allowing many religious traditions to coexist in mutual respect. He said the bulk of the prize money will go to help malnourished children in India.

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Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails have agreed to end a mass hunger strike following a deal brokered by Egypt and Jordan. Sixteen hundred people were taking part in the strike which began in mid-April. John Donnison reports.

埃及和约旦从中协调后，在以色列被关押的巴勒斯坦犯人同意结束其饥饿抵制活动。从四月中旬共有1600名巴勒斯坦人加入了这场饥饿运动。John Donnison报道。

A key element of the agreement was over the issue of what Israel calls 'administrative detention' – laws which allow prisoners to be held without trial or charges. Officials from both sides said it was agreed that the 300 Palestinians currently held under such conditions would not have their detentions extended beyond their current terms, unless new evidence emerges against them. It means they could all be freed within six months. Israel also agreed to allow more family visits. In exchange, Israel says all Palestinian prisoners had to agree not to engage in what it called 'further terrorist activity'.