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Friday, July 31, 2009

Your daily e-mail from the BBC

Thursday, 30 July, 2009, 19:00 GMT 24:00 +05:00:Asia/Karachi



ASIA-PACIFIC
China concerned about abortions
There are 13 million abortions each year in China, highlighting a lack of sex education, according to a Chinese newspaper.
Burma warning on Suu Kyi protests
Burma's military rulers warn supporters of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi not to protest over her trial verdict.
US sailor jailed for Japan murder
A US sailor is jailed for life for the killing of a Japanese taxi driver which strained relations between the two countries.
TECHNOLOGY
Cable fault cuts off West Africa
Internet and phone services are disrupted across West Africa following damage to an undersea cable.
iPhone bucks handset sales falls
Apple's iPhone is continuing to enjoy a rise in global sales, despite industry-wide falls, a survey says.
UK's national ID card unveiled
Home Secretary Alan Johnson has unveiled the final design of the controversial national identity card.

SPECIAL COVERAGE
The Report: Dog-fighting
Amardeep Bassey investigates the growing problem of illegal dog-fighting in the UK Asian community
BBC Radio 4 THURSDAY 8pm or get the podcast

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