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

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

A demonstrator holds up a sign around the parliamentary buildings in Tokyo on May 19, 2017, saying "No" to a controversial bill to punish the planning of serious crimes. Japanese opposition parties have said it could lead to excessive state surveillance and abuses of civil rights. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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