Opposition weigh no-confidence vote to impede "conspiracy bill"

Opposition weigh no-confidence vote to impede "conspiracy bill"

Leaders of four opposition parties, including Democratic Party chief Renho (C), hold a meeting at the parliament building on June 8, 2017, agreeing to consider submitting a motion of no confidence in the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during the current Diet session's final days to block passage of a controversial bill that would criminalize the planning of serious crimes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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