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DHARMSALA, India – The Dalai Lama warned that the decadeslong dream of a free Tibet would be in danger if exiled leaders weren’t careful, after they said they might push for independence if China refuses to grant autonomy soon to the Himalayan region. The Buddhist spiritual leader also called for dialogue with the Chinese people…