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The Apple Maps app in iOS 6 reportedly shows two chains of disputed islands, one each for Japan and China.

UK physicists won an award for calculating the balance of forces that shape and move the hair in a human ponytail at the 2012 Ig Nobel Prizes.

Row over East China Sea islands hits airlines resulting in major carriers in both countries reducing their flights.

Bank of Japan governor says turnaround will take longer than anticipated but decision on monetary easing 'not related to China protests'.

Honda, Nissan, Panasonic, Sony, Canon, Toyota and Mazda among affected by anti-Japan protests in China.

Protesters wave Chairman Mao placards and dance in dragon outfits in rage.

Andy Murray is targeting the world No.1 spot in 2013 after claiming his maiden grand slam at the US Open last week.

Asus users can now get the Flipboard app on their Pad Infinity TF700.

Japanese ambassador to China dies in Tokyo

Retired Brazilian striker Ronaldo weighs in on the Cristiano Ronaldo - Lionel Messi debate

Manchester United have received a triple boost as they prepare to face Wigan on Saturday, with Darren Fletcher set to be included in the squad while Robin van Persie and Shinji Kagawa have both been ruled fit.

China insists ships were carrying out 'law enforcement of maritime rights' in East China Sea Islands.

Nintendo has announced the Wii U will be released in Europe on 30 November though it hasn’t announced official pricing leaving it up to local retailers.

Nintendo's President Satoru Iwata has announced the Wii U will be released on 8 December costing from £210.

Nintendo is holding a series of event today to offically launch the Wii U where pricing and release dates will be announced.

With Nintendo due to officially reveal the Wii U tomorrow, we take a look at what to expect including release date and price.

China-Japan Islands dispute: demonstrators scuffled with police while trying to enter the Japanese consulate in Hong Kong

Japanese forward Shinji Kagawa says that his reported back injury is not serious even though he did not feature during his nation's 1-0 win against Iraq in a World Cup qualifier clash.

As the Duchess of Cambridge hunts for bargains in Singapore, here are a few things she could have have picked up at her favourite discount shopping complex in Oxfordshire.

EE's vice president of business claims the deployment of its 4G network will help small businesses drive the UK out of the recession.

The move follows Japan confirming purchase of three of the five disputed islands in the East China Sea.

If issue is not resolved, finance minister says the country could run out of money by November.

Team GB surpass 103-medal target on day 8 of 2012 Paralympics, breaking gold tally set at Beijing 2008.

Apple places memory chip orders with Elpida, SK Hynix and Toshiba as it edges out Samsung as main supplier

The London 2012 Paralympics approaches the end of its first week with the hosts comfortably placed second in the medals table. Great Britain have 23 gold, 30 silver and 26 bronze. The leaders, China, have 53 gold, 39 silver and 40 bronze

Contract to buy three of five main islands from private owners may only increase tensions.

A group of entrepreneurs and start-up experts share their advice on what not to do.

Dutch bank ING faces deadline to sell-off its Japanese business under agreement from receiving its emergency funding in 2008.

Industry expert Calum MacLeod explains how you can play it safe, or be left in the dark when it comes to certificate authorities.

Founder of Moonies, or Unification Church, founded worldwide religious movement on anti-Communist paranoia and strong political ties.