Japan, S.korea Remain Divided Over 'comfort Women'

Japan, S.Korea remain divided over 'comfort women'

Japan and South Korea remain divided over the issue of people referred to as wartime comfort women, five years after the countries agreed to settle the issue.

In December 2015, Tokyo and Seoul confirmed that the issue was resolved finally and irreversibly.

Japan Ruling Party Divided On Election Timing

Japan ruling party divided on election timing

Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party is divided over when to hold a general election, after Suga Yoshihide took over as prime minister last week.

LDP leader Suga told reporters last week that he will prioritize the country's response to the coronavirus and its economic fallout.

European Countries Divided Over Virus Measures

European countries divided over virus measures

About a month has passed since European countries began lockdowns to tackle the coronavirus outbreak. They are now divided over whether to ease or continue their approach.

On Tuesday, Austria partially eased its lockdown and other strict measures that had been in place since last month. Some shops in Vienna, including clothing shops, reopened for the first time in a month. Pedestrian traffic appears to be gradually increasing.