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Monday, 8 July, 2002, 22:47 GMT 23:47 UK
ASIA-PACIFIC  
Blaze kills 42 in Indonesian barPolice say 42 people are known to have died after a blaze gutted a karaoke bar in the Sumatran city of Palembang. 
China vows to overhaul courtsChina's chief justice promises sweeping reforms of the law courts and better training of judges, state media reports.
Koreas trade fresh war of wordsNorth Korea accuses the South of trespassing in Northern waters, intensifying tensions following a naval battle nine days ago.
Philippines Church apologises for sex abuse
The Philippines Catholic Church apologises for sex abuse by hundreds of its priests over the last 20 years.
Search for 'spy' pilots in China
The Pentagon is sending a team to north-eastern China to look for the remains of two pilots who died during a spy mission 50 years ago.
Chinese chemical spill kills 13
Liquid ammonia spilled from a burst pipe at a fertilizer plant in eastern China, killing 13 people and injuring 11.
Malaysian state passes Islamic law
A state government in Malaysia approves a bill to bring in Islamic criminal laws, including death by stoning for adultery.
Vietnam's unburied soldiers head home
Vietnam and Cambodia agree to speed up the repatriation of the remains of thousands of Vietnamese soldiers.
Philippines storms kill 14
At least 14 people are killed and thousands driven from their homes as unusually heavy monsoon rains bring severe flooding.
Inquiry into warship accident
The Royal Navy launches an inquiry into how a destroyer ran into rocks and began taking on water off the coast of Australia.
Breast advert 'unfit for the young'
Plans to encourage Australian women to breastfeed using a striking advert were nearly scuppered when it was given a PG rating.
BUSINESS
Bank of China to raise $3bn in share sale
Bank of China sets out its stall for a $3bn stock market debut, while its former head faces "prosecutorial action" over loan claims.
Wireless internet arrives in China
Wireless internet equipment which can be shared by a building's occupants will soon bring millions of Chinese people online.
Finance chiefs target terrorist cash
Asian and European finance leaders pledge to crack down on terrorist finance, and sound an upbeat note on the global economy.
SPORT
BBC Sport >>
Hewitt on cloud nineLleyton Hewitt admits he would not care if he never won another tournament after his Wimbledon triumph. BBC Sport >>
Woodbridge wins yet againDoubles specialist Todd Woodbridge partners Jonas Bjorkman to victory over Mark Knowles and Daniel Nestor. BBC Sport >>
Campbell stumbles to victoryMichael Campbell bogeys the last four holes but holds on to win the European Open by one stroke.
OTHER NEWS AND FEATURES
Japanese gets lost in translation
The increasing fad for English in Japan is transforming Japanese into a confusing mish-mash, writes Charles Scanlon.
Warship accident was 'worst feeling'
The captain of the destroyer which ran into rocks off the coast of Australia describes the moment he realised disaster had struck.
Australia's new 'black pride'
More Australians are willing to acknowledge their aboriginal roots, raising hopes of better treatment for the indigenous population as a whole. |
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 Aids around the worldHow the disease is spreading  Japan's language mess   Australia's black pride  'Spy' searchChina lets US look for Cold War pilots' remains  China's internetWireless kit could help millions get online  War deadMissing soldiers to go home to Vietnam  Islamic lawMalaysian state votes for harsh penal code  Target $3bnBank of China kicks off stock sale  On the rocksUK Navy ship holed off Australia  Daily E-mailThe news you want when you want it
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