New document raises doubt about Abe's explanation on school project

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have known of a new veterinary school project at the center of favoritism allegations against him roughly two years earlier than he has stated, a document obtained by Kyodo News showed Monday.The revelation prompted opposition parties to renew their criticism of Abe, who has been under fire for allegedly using his influence in the approval process that led to the opening of Japan's first veterinary department in half a century by Kake Educational Institute last month.Kotaro Kake, who heads the school operator, is a longtime friend of Abe. But the prime minister…READ FULL ARTICLE