TV watchdog raps gov't, LDP for pressuring NHK over documentary

The Broadcasting Ethics & Program Improvement Organization, led by Yoshiharu Kawabata (2nd from L), holds a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 6, 2015. The independent panel criticized the government and ruling party of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for exercising pressure on public broadcaster NHK over possible fraud in its documentary. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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