Dalai Lama is taken to hospital

The Dalai Lama has been taken to hospital in the Indian capital, Delhi, after complaining of pain in his arms, his spokesman said.

The Tibetan spiritual leader was taken to hospital from his home in the Indian hill town of Dharamsala, Chimme Chhoekyapa told the BBC.

Mr Chhoekyapa says it is "nothing to worry about" and that the Dalai Lama plans to visit Europe in a few days.

In October the Dalai Lama, 73, had surgery to remove a gallstone.

He had been admitted to hospital in August suffering from stomach pains.

The Dalai Lama is due to start a visit to Italy and Germany on 8 February. MORE...