Japan stands firm on China islands dispute
 

Senior official rejects Chinese protests over raising of Japanese flag on disputed islands by group of nationalists.

More...

Myanmar abolishes direct press censorship law
 

Journalists no longer have to submit work to state censors before publication, but self-censorship may remain an issue.

More...

Israel positions Iron Dome on Egypt border
 

Decision on air-defence system, designed to intercept and destroy rockets, follows two attacks on Eilat town.

More...

i guess she should have moved to Blackmanistan

Mourinho must feel wanted
 

Jose Mourinho remains keen on a return to England, but claims a club will have to show that they 'really want' him if he is to take in a second spell.

More...

Lambert willing to scrap
 

Rickie Lambert admits to being disappointed at missing out on a spot in Southampton's opening starting XI, but has vowed to battle for his place.

More...

Simply the best
 

Nasser Hussain says South Africa deserve to be Test No 1 as they outplayed England in all departments.

More...

Saints backing Bradford
 

St Helens say it is important that Bradford's bid to retain their Super League licence is successful.

More...

Konate working on Prem move
 

Moussa Konate, who shone for Senegal at the 2012 Olympics, admits he has an agent working on securing him a move to the Premier League.

More...

Everton v Man Utd live!