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Reports have emerged suggesting Apple has extended its series of complaints against Galaxy device maker Samsung, now accusing the tech giant of patent violations in Japan.

Fourth September this year marked the first anniversary of the 7.1 Richter scale earthquake that struck the city of Christchurch at 04.35 local time. New Zealand's second largest city, and the largest in the South Island, the miracle was surely that despite extensive damage, no-one was killed in the quake. No doubt that the quake hit the area early on a Saturday morning helped make this possible.

Japanese rescue teams have resumed the search as thousands were stranded and more than 50 people are still missing after Typhoon Talas hit the west of the country, triggering floods and landslides that killed at least 26 people on Shikoku Island on Saturday.

Yoshihiko Noda, Japan's new prime minister, has named a youthful cabinet in an attempt to inject new blood and new hopes to the country's political landscape as Japan is still trying to recover economically from the quake that caused the Fukushima power plant crisis.

Three nuclear reactors in southern New Jersey have powered partway down due to debris from the aftermath of hurricane Irene that is now blocking essential cooling water intakes, the Daily Mail has revealed.

Following earlier reports in July, Sony has confirmed that it will be releasing its rumoured head-mounted 3D display visor in the fourth quarter of 2011.

Solar power technology could provide most of the world's power by 2060 leading to a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, according to comments made to Bloomberg by the International Energy Agency [IEA].

The 2011 U.S. Open got underway on Monday 29 August and runs until Sunday 11 September. World number one Novak Djokovic was named on Wednesday as the top seed for the 29 Aug.- 11 Sept U.S. Open.

Britain's atomic clock is the world's most accurate time keeper. A new analysis of the clock, conducted by NPL scientists and American colleagues, published in the journal Metrologia, established that it will now drop just a billionth of a second every two months.

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan announced his resignation Friday after 15 months in power, his career doomed by the government's handling of the March 11 earthquake, tsunami and ensuing nuclear crisis.

Following the recent price cut on Sony's flagship PlayStation 3 console, reports suggest that sales of the machine have sky-rocketed, seeing a 65 per cent increase in week-on-week sales levels.

Sony's recent price cut on its flagship PlayStation 3 games console has led analysts to speculate that the company may have plans to unveil its next-generation PlayStation 4 console in the very near future.

In order to combat the growing market dominance of Microsoft's Xbox 360, Sony has dramatically reduced the cost of its flagship PlayStation 3 games console.

Scientists have discovered a new species of eel living in an underwater cave off the Republic of Palau in the Pacific Ocean and have dubbed it a "living Fossil" as it is similar to the first eels that swam about 200 year ago.

An exchange student from Japan is thought to be dead after being swept over Niagara Falls on Sunday night, authorities have reported.

Chinese media issue another withering assessment.

The United States sent a representative for the first time to the annual memorial service for victims of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, one of two nuclear attacks that led Japan to surrender in World War II.

All the latest transfer rumours from Real Madrid for 9 August 2011. Neymar’s agent has said that his client will not join Real Madrid this summer and Lassana Diarra is said to be close to a move to Tottenham. Kaka is said to be close to a return to AC Milan and Tottenham are ready to rival Madrid’s pursuit of Emmanuel Adebayor.

Lady Gaga posted a picture of herself transformed into her male alter-ego Jo Calderone - complete with a black quiff, sideburns and cigarette hanging out of her mouth - on her Twitter page, revealing it is for the cover of her new single You & I reports the Belfast Telegraph.

Mouse sperm made from stem cells and used to treat infertile mice marks a step forward for regenerative medicine, according to researchers in Japan.

A new post on the Sony PlayStation European blog has revealed the company's plans to bring games previously released exclusively in Japan and the U.S. to Europe.

Apple has managed to secure an agreement ensuring that Galaxy device making rival Samsung won't release its highly anticipated Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia until the two company's lawsuit is resolved.

The pick of today's Chelsea football transfer rumours, news, gossip and talk. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Chelsea will be covered here.

Just as tech giant Sony reels from the public's loss of trust, one of its biggest insurers has taken it to caught claiming that it is not liable for any of the losses resulting from the PlayStation Network hack.

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 23 July 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

One of PlayStation 3 maker Sony's top insurers has taken the tech-Goliath to court claiming that it is not liable for any of the cases that resulted from the company's PlayStation Network hacking disaster.

According to experts, day after day, Bangkok sinks, with the most pessimistic saying part of Thailand's capital could be submerged by 2030, Le Monde has reported.Specialists have also warned that special preventive policies should be implemented as in the case the natural disaster does take place, thousands of lives could be at stake.

The final of the FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday between U.S.A. vs. Japan looks set to be a thrilling encounter. Live coverage of the tournament is available through a variety of broadcasters.

Despite releasing a slew of popular devices including the Xperia Play, Mini and Arc, Sony Ericsson today posted a net loss of €50 million.

Live coverage and video highlights of the tournament is available through a variety of broadcasters.