Japan

Manchester United look set to win the race to sign England Under-18 international Nick Powell

The MSCI Asia Pacific index, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and China's Shanghai Composite index all witnessed rises.

The Republic of Ireland and Croatia come face to face in their first 2012 Euro game on 10 June at the Stadion Miejski (Poland). This is a match where both teams will be trying to get an upper hand considering the fact that they have been placed in a group alongside defending champions Spain and 2006 World Cup winners Italy.

Japan manager Alberto Zaccheroni believes playmaker Shinji Kagawa has all the qualities required to be a success at Manchester United

Floating dock from Japan's devastating 2011 tsunami poses threat to ecosystem

China's surprise interest rate cut is the first major step towards making banking more competitive while liberalising its currency.

We speak to Sony Mobile Chief Marketing Officer, Steve Walker, about entering the smartphone world afresh, Xperia tablets and Windows Phone 7.

Regeneration Project ratings especially high for economic benefits of protecting environment.

Manchester United have announced that they have agreed on a deal with Shinji Kagawa and Borussia Dortmund for the playmaker's summer move to Old Trafford.

Emergency G7 talks on eurozone crisis gives a ray of hope for global markets.

Spain's fate in the euro area would top the agenda of discussions at the G7 emergency conference call.

Venus will appear as a tiny dark dot as it passes over the Sun.

Electronics Arts and Ubisoft have scheduled a press briefing, ahead of the 2012 E3 event, for 4 June; while we check out the top 10 most anticipated games for E3 2012.

Nuclear radiation from the leaks at Japan’s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has been detected in bluefin tuna caught near San Diego, off the California coast.

Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission reported to start formal investigation into insider trading allegations weeks after "London Whale" debacle

Most victims of Villaggio mall daycare centre blaze expatriates, trapped by lack of obvious escape routes and safety procedures.

Back-up dancer James Blackston and a musician have been arrested in connection with the death, after attending Nicki Minaj concert, of Nicola Furlong, a 21 year old Irish foreign exchange student in Tokyo, Japan.

The company which has focussed on Korea and the US, plans to roll out its LTE range of smartphones in 20 countries.

United had increased their initial offer for the Japan international to £12.8mn but Dortmund is holding out for around £16mn.

A parliamentary debate in Ukraine ended in chaos when the members from opposing parties brawled with each other - the latest bout in a dubious tradition of politcians behaving very, very badly.

The economic slowdown in China has affected the growth of exports in other Asian countries, especially in Japan.

Two Factory Ducati Desmosedici GP machines raced by Casey Stoner and Valentino Rossi achieved world record prices at the Monaco Ducati sale by RM Auctions.

Former Greek PM claims exit risk "real" as European Leaders prepare emergency Summit meeting

Tokyo Skytree, at 634 metres, replaces the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 metres tall.

The U.S. dollar is expected to hold its own as a safe-haven currency in the near term as risk aversion in the global financial markets remains amid the euro zone's troubles.

Credit rating agency downgrades Japan's rating to A+ with a negative outlook

It was a spectacular sight as people witnessed the "ring of Fire" eclipse - as the moon passed between Earth and the sun, leaving a ring of fire in the sky.

Eclipse began in Asia and moved across to East Asia and North America, providing a visual treat.

Prices might zoom to $160 per barrel post sanctions. In February prices touched $110 a barrel because of tension in the Strait of Hormuz.

Saturday's Champions League triumph in Munich was more than just a trophy for Chelsea's Ivorian stars Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou.