Japan's ruling bloc decides to extend Diet session to late Sept.

Japan's ruling bloc decides to extend Diet session to late Sept.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (3rd from R), also head of the Liberal Democratic Party, and Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi (2nd from L) are seen among the top officials of the two ruling parties in Tokyo on June 22, 2015. The parties decided to extend the current 150-day regular Diet session for 95 days to Sept. 27 to discuss controversial security legislation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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