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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.

Ellie Simmonds will be back in the pool as she looks for her second gold of the games, while David Weir will begin his title defence in the 1500m.

Manchester United will look to improve at Southampton after an unconvincing start to the season.

Novak Djokovic and Maria Sharapova will hope to avoid upsets on the seventh day of the US Open.

Highlights of the fourth day of action at the London 2012 Paralympics and details on where to watch live.

Campaign groups call for company to follow apology with compensation for people affected.

Small tsunami reported in Philippines, but threat to neighbouring countries not as great as first feared.

Indonesia and Philippines on high alert as 7.6 magnitude quake strikes off Philippines coast.

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

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.

Data from Ministry of Trade, Economy and Industry shows a 1.2 percent decline in industrial production.

Japan's export-oriented economy is under pressure due to the continuing European debt crisis and slowing global economy.

Typhoon Bolaven sinks two Chinese fishing vessels off Jeju island.

Manchester United's Japanese international, Shinji Kagawa, has admitted to language difficulties in understanding Sir Alex Ferguson's instructions

Phosphorus Starvation Tolerance gene helps rice grow a longer and better root system enabling it to gain access to more phosphorus.

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

As world wakes up to stories of concentration camps, torture and killings in Rakhine state, IBTimes UK ask why Aung San Suu Kyi has stayed silent.

Manchester United are reportedly considering a proposed season-long loan move for Real Madrid playmaker Kaka

Japanese activists land on disputed Uotsuri island and wave the Japanese flag, triggering protests in China.

The UK ranks 21 among 145 nations with a health grade of 76.84 percent.

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