Dalai Lama Apologizes for Controversial Video with Child

The Dalai Lama has apologised after a video of him kissing a young boy on the lips and asking him to "suck his tongue" at a public event in India went viral. The incident, which took place in February, was attended by about 100 young students. The spiritual leader's office said his behaviour had been "innocent and playful" and that he often teases people in public. The Dalai Lama has faced previous controversies, including suggesting that if he returned as a woman, she should be more attractive.