New minister Yamamoto denies reported allegations

Kozo Yamamoto, minister for regional revitalization, attends a press conference in Tokyo on Sept. 2, 2016. On magazine reports alleging he tried to obstruct a securities watchdog investigation into an insider trading case involving an acquaintance, Yamamoto said, "I didn't mean to put pressure on the investigation at all," denying he will resign. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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