Politics
Tensions between Japan and its neighbours over historical issues have flared at the UN Security Council, with strong words from top envoys. Chinese Ambassador Liu Jieyi said the Japanese prime minister's recent visit to the controversial Yasukuni shrine had "closed the door to dialogue". South Korea's envoy, meanwhile, accused Japan of having a "distorted view" of history.
Background:
Asia history tensions flare at U.N. debate [BBC]
War of words mars U.N. peace debate [Belfast Telegraph]
