Japan ruling bloc pushes "conspiracy" bill through lower house panel

Japan ruling bloc pushes "conspiracy" bill through lower house panel

The Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling bloc pushes a controversial bill through a lower house committee in Tokyo on May 19, 2017, to punish the planning of serious crimes, amid strong protests from opposition parties. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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