Yokoyama rejects calls for resignation

Yokoyama rejects calls for resignation

OSAKA, Japan - Osaka Gov. Knock Yokoyama listens as opposition members of the Osaka prefectural assembly call for his resignation during a session Dec. 15. Later he rejected the demand, saying he will try to regain public trust ''by doing my best in official duties.''

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