China's Games party set for "Big bang" start BEIJING (Reuters) - China stages the most expensive opening ceremony in Olympic history on Friday, keen to put the world spotlight on its modern face and the sports action after a build-up that fired up the Communist government's critics. Pakistan's Musharraf faces impeachment ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Pakistan's ruling coalition announced plans Thursday to seek the impeachment of President Pervez Musharraf, alleging the U.S.-backed former general had "eroded the trust of the nation" during his eight years in power.
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