Japan protests South Korea's 'comfort women' heritage bid
The reaction comes after Seoul's gender equality minister yesterday expressed support for efforts to include the papers in the "Memory of the World" register of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Jul 11, 2017, 16:03 PM ISTJapanese troops land in South Sudan, fears of first foreign fighting since WW2
The deployment of 350 soldiers is in line with Japanese security legislation to expand the military`s role overseas.
Nov 21, 2016, 17:33 PM ISTOpponents vow to fight laws expanding role of Japan`s military
Opposition groups Saturday vowed to challenge laws passed overnight that clear Japanese troops to fight abroad for the first time since World War II, saying the changes are a "black stain" on the country`s history.
Sep 19, 2015, 11:48 AM IST