UN stamps seal of approval on Japan's reactor tests

The UN's nuclear watchdog gave its seal of approval to Japan's reactor safety checks, but said utilities should beef up plans for managing disasters.

Experts forecast strong quakes for Japan

Experts in Japan have warned that the chances of a powerful earthquake striking Tokyo in the next four years could be as high as 70%.

Ready, steady, Super Rugby

The new season is about to start and will provide a weekly dress rehearsal for Springbok selectors.

SA 'undecided' on Iran oil sanctions

Pretoria has yet to decide how it will respond to a call by the US to decrease oil imports from Iran -- the source of 25% of SA's overall supply.

Japan gangs up against yakuza in shame campaign

Organised crime in Japan is under threat from new laws that will lead to the naming, shaming and fining of citizens who do business with the yakuza.

Sea Shepherd locks on to Japanese harpoon ship

Anti-whaling activists claimed a small victory in their Antarctic campaign with the discovery of a harpoon ship, hampering the Japanese fleet's hunt.

Japan probe finds nuclear disaster response failed

Japan's response to the nuclear crisis that followed the March 11 tsunami was confused and riddled with problems, including erroneous assumptions.

2013 Club World Cup to be held in Morocco

Morocco will become the first African country to host the annual Club World Cup of continental winners, Fifa President Sepp Blatter announced.

Barca sets up club champs final with Santos

European champions Barcelona beat Qatari club Al-Sadd 4-0 on Thursday to meet Brazilian champions Santos in the final of the Club World Cup.

Japan's whalers accused of taking disaster funds

Japan's whaling fleet has left port under heavy guard, where more clashes are expected with members of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Renewables to dethrone king coal

If you read the history of the development of all the great powers, it was steam then electricity generated by coal that fuelled industry and navies.

Made in Japan, but it might not be for long

More firms face a tough choice over whether or not to move production in Japan overseas to escape the impact of the relentless rise of the yen.

Land in Japan 'too radioactive to farm'

Farmland in parts of Japan is no longer safe because of high levels of radiation in the soil, scientists say, following the Fukushima disaster.

Lagarde takes eurozone rescue talks to Russia

IMF chief Christine Lagarde will be taking her European rescue talks to Russia in her first official foreign trip, before visiting China and Japan.

Japan to join Pacific trade pact talks

Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda is to announce Japan will join negotiations in Asia-Pacific trade agreement talks, despite opposition from farmers.

Avoid Japan at your own risk

Concerns about safety in Japan because of its ­natural disasters and radiation levels after the devastating ­earthquake in March are unfounded.

It's safe! Nervous Japanese MP sips on Fukushima water

A Japanese MP has been bullied into drinking water collected from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant to back up claims of decontamination progress.

Radiation hotspot detected in Tokyo: reports

A radiation hotspot has been detected in Tokyo, after researchers carry out stringent tests to map how far contamination has spread from Fukushima.

Japanese scientist unveils 'thinking' robot brain

A "neural network" has been developed for robots that lets them learn how to perform a new task by "thinking" things through -- or googling it.

Hack-weary Sony puts 93 000 online accounts on ice

Sony has suspended 93 000 accounts on its online networks in an access scare that comes months after a huge breach brought services to a halt.

Thousands protest against nuclear power in Japan

Tens of thousands of demonstrators rallied in Tokyo, calling for an end to nuclear energy in Japan after the March 11 disaster.

Japan's death industry reaps grim profit

Hisayoshi Teramura's inn looks much like any other lodging in Yokohama. But the place is neither a love nest nor a pit stop: it's a corpse hotel.

Naoto Kan resigns as Japan's prime minister

Japan's prime minister has announced his resignation after plunging approval ratings over his handling of the tsunami disaster and nuclear crisis.

Moody's cuts Japan rating, blaming politics

Moody's Investors Service cut its rating on Japan's government debt by one notch to Aa3 on Wednesday, blaming revolving-door political leadership.

US, Japan will bounce back, says Biden

Joe Biden warned the world not to underestimate Japan and the US, saying the two countries are still Pacific powers and will overcome their problems.

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