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Asian markets reverse their initial losses after reports of injection of funds by China's central bank

Galaxy Note 2 to be available in the UK soon with retailers Phones4U and Clove UK confirming this.

Nikkei down, Hang Seng and Shanghai index up as marketmen are keenly watching the developments in Spain and Greece.

Three time former world champion Niki Lauda lists Ferrari's Fernando Alonso as his favourite to win the 2012 Formula 1 World Championship. The Ferrari driver disagrees

Eurozone worries continue to impact investor sentiments in Asia.

Can the bigger, slimmer and lighter iPhone 5 maintain Apple's smartphone domination?

Eurozone issues and China remain central concerns

Move designed to help SMEs unable to secure credit from existing lenders.

Weak eurozone and slowdown in China's economy prompt IMF to cut South Korea's growth forecast to to 3 percent from 3.25 percent in June.

Reports suggest Samsung will launch its latest flagship smartphone - the Galaxy S4 - just nine months after launching the Galaxy S3.

Package includes cut in income taxes and a boost to car and house sales.

Sharp drop in August sales as consumers postpone purchase decisions.

Reverend Moon, founder of Unification Church, taken to church-owned hospital near home after health condition worsens.

Manchester City will be full of nostalgia as they prepare to take on Queen Park Rangers at the Etihad because their last victory against the Hoops saw them lift their first Premier League title since 1968.

The first day of the London 2012 Paralympics proved to be a good one for ParalympicGB athletes who managed to pick up a decent tally of medals.

Typhoon Bolaven sinks two Chinese fishing vessels off Jeju island.

Kim Jong-Un indugles his love of extravagent luxury as his North Korean subjects struggle to feed themselves.

Orange, T-Mobile and Three could start providing 4G in September, but what is it and why do we all need it?

Swansea City are believed to have opened talks with Scottish champions Celtic over the proposed signing of central midfielder Ki Sung-yeung.

Emperor Akihito barred from visiting South Korea until he apologises for wartime 'comfort women' abuse.

Martin O'Neill is planning to work his magic on the Sunderland side, but has a sole signing been enough to help the manager?

Manchester United star Tom Cleverley says he feels great after a long recovery from injury, with the midfielder getting used to regular game time again in the side's pre-season friendlies.

Russia's Chicherova Wins Gold, United States' Brigetta Barrett silver and Russian Svetlana Shkolina bronze in the Women's High Jump

Brazil look to Neymar and Hulk to overcome Mexico and win their first men's football gold medal.

Celtic's South Korea international Ki Sung-Yeung has distanced himself from rumours linking him with a move to Arsenal.

Actress lets slip news of impending nuptials in a Vogue blog post.

IBTimes Business journalists Lianna Brinded, Shane Croucher and Martin Baccardax run through the big stories of the week in this latest edition of the Business Podcast.

USA claim another Olympic gold medal through Taylor

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South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service regulator opens investigation into Seoul branches of Standard Chartered and HSBC.