WorldJapan's ruling bloc wins upper house electionsJapanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition won a solid majority in the upper house of parliament in elections, gaining control of both chambers and a mandate to press ahead with difficult economic reforms.22 Jul 05:21 AM
WorldMedia project Japan's ruling coalition wins majority of seats in upper house of parliament.21 Jul 11:06 AM
WorldUS drops bombs on Great Barrier ReefTwo U.S. fighter jets have dropped four unarmed bombs in Australia's Great Barrier Reef Marine Park when a training exercise went wrong.21 Jul 05:35 AM
WorldAsylum seekers cause $55m damage125 asylum seekers are in police custody on Nauru after a riot ended with fire destroying most of an Australian-run detention centre21 Jul 03:12 AM
BusinessChina lifts controls on bank lending rates in move toward market-driven system19 Jul 11:51 AM
