Conservationists have launched a new initiative aimed at safeguarding the world's amphibians from extinction. The Amphibian Survival All...
Sony launches Amazon challenger
Sony has launched a wireless e-reader which allows users to download electronic books on the go. Analysts said Sony's Reader Daily Editi...
Microsoft in web photo racism row
Software giant Microsoft has apologised for editing a photo to change a black man's head to that of a white man. The picture, showing em...
Japanese exports continue to fall
Japanese exports slid in July at a faster annual rate than June, raising fears the effects of global stimulus measures are starting to decli...
Euro rises on German confidence
The euro hit a two-and-a-half-month high against the pound after a survey showed confidence among German firms was growing. The business sen...
More signs of US economic growth
US durable goods orders and new home sales both soared last month, the latest positive indications of the state of the world's largest e...
Toyota to suspend production line
Toyota is planning to suspend production for more than a year at one of its production lines in Japan. It will be the first time it has mad...