1. Japan searches for new leader

Japan has begun searching for a new prime minister after Yasuo Fukuda became the second leader to abruptly resign in less than a year.

02/09/2008

2. Jankovic scrapes to victory

Second seed Jelena Jankovic and former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova had to work much harder than expected to overcome their opponents in the second round of the U.S. Open.

28/08/2008

3. Jamaicans streak to world record

The world's fastest man Usain Bolt collected his third Olympic gold medal when he helped Jamaica smash the world record to win the men's 4x100 metres relay final.

23/08/2008

4. Jordanian prisoners released

Four Jordanian nationals who were convicted of killing Israeli soldiers, but transferred last year to serve their prison sentence in Jordan, have been freed.

20/08/2008

5. Jury mulls bin Laden driver verdict

Military jurors have begun considering the verdict in the trial of Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's former driver, following his trial at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba.

05/08/2008

6. Japan fishermen strike over fuel

Thousands of fishermen across Japan have launched a massive one-day strike in protest against soaring fuel costs.

15/07/2008

7. Japan steps up food aid ahead of G8

Japan has announced it is stepping up food aid to developing countries, days before it plays host to a meeting of G8 leaders where the escalating global food crisis is expected to be a key topic for discussion.

04/07/2008