Diet returns to normalcy with opposition ending boycott

Diet returns to normalcy with opposition ending boycott

TOKYO, Japan - The Diet (parliament) returns to normal proceedings on Feb. 7, with the opposition parties ending their weeklong boycott to press for the resignation of welfare minister Hakuo Yanagisawa over his sexist remarks. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (top center) speaks in reply to an opposition question at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session.

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