Japan's Aso refuses to resign over Nazi comment
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Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso refused Friday to resign or apologize over remarks suggesting Japan should follow the Nazi example of how to change the country's constitution stealthily and without public debate.
Following protests by neighboring countries and human rights activists, he "retracted" the comments on Thursday but refused to go further. "I have no intention to step down" as Cabinet minister or lawmaker, Aso, who is also the deputy prime minister, told reporters. The government also said it is not seeking Aso's resignation. (AP)
