If the parliament backs the bill, Japan’s Self Defense troops will be allowed to engage overseas for the first time since World War II.

If the parliament backs the bill, Japan’s Self Defense troops will be allowed to engage overseas for the first time since World War II.

The accord follows 18 days of marathon diplomacy in Vienna — and heralds a summer of political blowback at home.

The accord follows 18 days of marathon diplomacy in Vienna — and heralds a summer of political blowback at home.

Five Islamic extremists were killed by Tunisian special forces in El Ktar.

Five Islamic extremists were killed by Tunisian special forces in El Ktar.

The US supports a plan that could enable Japan to lead similar alliances in Asia.

The US supports a plan that could enable Japan to lead similar alliances in Asia.

The US supports a plan that could enable Japan to lead similar alliances in Asia.