Ruling parties near deal on security laws

Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Masahiko Komura (standing) makes a speech during talks on security legislation between the LDP and its junior coalition partner Komeito party at the Diet building in Tokyo on April 21, 2015. Komeito deputy chief Kazuo Kitagawa (L) was also present. During the meeting, the ruling parties agreed to make prior Diet approval necessary without exception to send Japanese troops overseas to provide logistical support. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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