FIFA World Cup: What happened at the Cup overnight
Nicolas Anelka's foul-mouthed tirade at the French coach dominated overnight news at the WC.
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FIFA World Cup: Netherlands v Japan
Photos of the action between Netherlands and Japan at Durban Stadium, Durban, South Africa.
<i>Yurika Arai:</i> Don't cast all Japanese as villains in whaling issue
Yurika Arai explains the Japanese attitude to whale meat.
Harpoon attack angers anti-whaling lobby
Conservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, in response to footage of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon.
Scientists race to space probe landing site
A Japanese space capsule may contain the first-ever asteroid samples that could provide clues into the creation of the solar system.
More uridashi sales would be useful, Bollard says
Alan Bollard says a pickup in sales of 'uridashi' bonds to Japanese investors would be useful.
Prosecutors seek jail for Bethune
Japanese prosecutors are demanding two years jail for NZ anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, on trial for assault and charges after the boarding of a harpoon ship in Antarctic waters.
Bemusement in Japan at Bethune's ban
Anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd banning NZ activist Pete Bethune has caused bemusement in Japan ahead of his last day of trial in Tokyo today.
Japan: Eat your heart out
Tokyo rivals Paris as a epicurean paradise so expect more than sushi, says Karyn Scherer.
Sea Shepherd ban to help Bethune, wife says
Sea Shepherd banned Kiwi anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune from future protests in an effort to help him avoid jail time.
Detained anti-whaling activist kicked out of Sea Shepherd
Pete Bethune is axed from future Sea Shepherd anti-whaling protests for having a bow and arrows on board the sunken Ady Gil.
Bethune's defence argument prompts widespread discussion
Pete Bethune's defence in court that he thought firing acid bottles at a Japanese whaling ship was safe has sparked widespread reaction in Japan.
NZ threatens court action over whaling
NZ will join Australia in taking legal action over Japan's whaling programme if last minute diplomatic solutions are not found.
Pete Bethune faces up to Japanese court
The NZ anti-whaling activist has been called a "fascist" and a "terrorist" by a jeering spectator during his court appearance in Tokyo.
Gutsier Navara? Now you're torqueing
Revised turbo-diesel firmly regains most powerful Japanese ute title for Nissan, says Phil Hanson.
Australia launches court action over whaling
Australia will initiate action in the International Court of Justice, seeking to prevent Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Anti-whaling activist likely to admit four charges
Peter Bethune is not expected to plead guilty to an assault charge when he faces court in Tokyo tomorrow.
Anti-whaling activist treated like 'psychopathic killer'
Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, imprisoned in Japan, believes he will be found guilty and fears a lengthy jail sentence.
NZ anti-whaler's life in Japanese prison
A look at the conditions of detention faced by a NZ anti-whaling activist awaiting trial in Japan for disrupting whaling in the Southern Ocean.
Govt urges Japan to join Ady Gil investigation
The NZ Govt is putting pressure on Japan to participate in an investigation into the sinking of an anti-whaling vessel, John Key says.
Ady Gil collision inquiry 'inconclusive'
A lack of Japanese co-operation has meant an Australian investigation into Ady Gill's collision with a whaling boat was 'inconclusive'.