Japan

Tokyo, Istanbul and Madrid fight it out, but bids by all three contenders are hampered by domestic problems.

Miss World contestants turn out in ethnic dresses in Indonesia's Bali.

The notion of a special bond between Britain and America is an anachronism which will jeopardise British lives in Syria, says Gareth Platt.

iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C will go on sale on 20 September according to China's third-largest network, China Telecom.

As world markets wobble over worries the stimulus drip will be turned off, IBTimes UK's Michael Klimes asks if the fear is overblown.

Scientists confirm existence of largest single volcano ever documented on Earth.

Better-than-expected US data may force Fed to trim its asset purchases in September.

A look at the permutations ahead of the penultimate round of World Cup qualifiers

World leaders meet in St. Petersburg to discuss Syria and the global economy.

Indian equities rise on hopes of financial reform.

Record 99.3tn Yen amount was due to high debt-servicing costs and social welfare costs.

Sami Khedira reveals that Real Madrid received an offer from the Premier League champions in the final hours of the window

A deal with Nestle has seen Google announce the next version of its software will be called Android 4.4 or KitKat.

Alistair Charlton investigates the next revolution in connected devices - the Smartwatch

Radiation levels in pipes and containers that hold radioactive water have risen 18-fold.

Nokia began life 148 years ago as a Finnish wood pulp mill, before making rubber boots, tyres and smartphones.

Shinji Kagawa admits times are tough at Manchester United but is determined to fight for a spot in the starting XI.

US President Barack Obama's decision to defer military strikes against Syria provide momentary relief.

The British Museum is staging a collection of 19th-century Japanese art so shocking and explicit that it was locked away from more than a century.

Laura Robson is out of the US Open after losing 2-6 5-7 to fifth seed Li Na in the third round of the US Open.

Hermes' net profit rose by 13.9% in the first-half after solid sales rises across all its business regions.

Manchester United have reportedly made a €30m move for Athletic Bilbao midfielder Ander Herrera.

Japan is benefiting from improved domestic demand while external conditions remain tough.

The agent of Shinji Kagawa has insisted his client will not be leaving Manchester United this summer after Atletico Madrid made enquiries into his services.

Atletico Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are both interested in signing Shinji Kagawa from Manchester United.

Google's flagship tablet released in UK following ASUS confirmation.

US benchmark crude oil prices hit $110 a barrel on Syrian supply fears while traders remain on headline watch.

Governor Carney says in speech UK base rate rise unlikely for at least three years.

Russia G20 summit to discuss repercussions of tight central bank monetary policy on emerging markets.

Japan health ministry to introduce 'internet fasting camps' to help addicted schoolchildren get engage in more offline communication.