Japan arms

Tokyo, April 1 (Reuters): Japan eased its weapons export restrictions today in the first major overhaul of arms transfer policy in nearly half a century, as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe seeks to fortify ties with allies and bolster the domestic defence industry.

The government decided to allow arms exports and participation in joint weapons development and production when they serve international peace and Japan's security.

Turk protest

Ankara (Reuters): Riot police fired water cannon in Ankara on Tuesday to disperse thousands of Turks demanding a partial recount in national polls.

Khaleda suit

Dhaka (PTI): A court on Tuesday rejected a libel suit filed against BNP chief Khaleda Zia on charges of “distorting the history” by claiming that her late husband Zia-ur Rahman was the nation's first president.