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2nd province passes anti-Musharraf resolution

Northwest Pakistan lawmakers have passed a resolution against President Pervez Musharraf, the second major act in the ruling coalition's campaign to impeach and oust the embattled leader.

Dog meat off the menu during Beijing Olympics

Canine cuisine is being sent to the doghouse during next month's Beijing Olympic Games.

Terra gets Olympic Internet rights

Internet company Terra says it has been awarded Internet and mobile rights to transmit the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games in Latin America.

Evangelist Franklin Graham visits China ahead of Olympics

The son of American evangelist Billy Graham said Friday he is opposed to missionary work at this summer's Beijing Olympic Games.

China Alleges New Olympic Terror Plot

China said Thursday that it had uncovered a plot by members of a Muslim minority group to sabotage the Beijing Summer Olympics with suicide bombings and kidnappings of foreign visitors.

China Calls for Stepped-Up Propaganda

Chinese President Hu Jintao has told officials to breathe new life into propaganda efforts, putting renewed emphasis on a key pillar of Communist rule ahead of this summer's Beijing Olympic Games.

Protesters Could Disrupt Rose Parade

There could be some discord during the Tournament of Roses Parade as demonstrators promise to raise issues during the holiday spectacle that has been going on for more than a century. Human rights advocates plan to protest a float honoring the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and anti-war activists, including "Peace Mom" Cindy Sheehan, intend to rally for peace.

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Space station crew may face another bumpy re-entry
Source: Reuters

It has been determined that the same manufacturing flaw that caused a much harsher descent to the Earth in the last two Soyuz flights effects the Soyuz currently docked at the space station.

Olympics likely to be terrorism target, expert warns
Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation

n Australian security expert says tightening security in the lead-up to the Beijing Olympic Games is necessary because of the threat from terrorist groups such as Al Qaeda.

Has the Tiger been leashed by the Dragon?

Last week the nation of Nepal bent over for China by caving to a request to shut down all points on Mt. Everest higher than base camp between now and the middle of May.

'Most wanted' list out as China tightens pressure over Tibet
Source: Agence-France Presse

China stepped up its pressure on Tibetan protesters on Friday, releasing photos of wanted suspects who were captured on film in the worst rioting against Chinese rule in Tibet in nearly 20 years.

China's Paralympic challenge
Source: BBC News

China is the world's top Paralympic nation after making rapid progress in disability sport in recent years. But can its hosting of next year's Paralympics improve the lot of the 80m disabled people living in China?

Journalism Can Be Hazardous to Your Health
Source: asiasentinel.com

When a group of unidentified thugs interrupted five Chinese journalists interviewing relatives of the victims of the mid-August Fenghuang bridge collapse, in which 34 people died in central China's Hunan province, what followed was depressingly familiar.

United States qualifies for Beijing Olympics synchronized swimming
Source: beijingtoday.org

The United States won the team title of synchronized swimming and qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.

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