Extra Diet session begins after Japan ruling bloc's election setback

Japan's parliament convened Friday for its first session since the ruling coalition lost its majority in July's House of Councillors election.During the five-day extraordinary session, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who is facing growing pressure from within his party to resign over the election outcome, will explain the details of Japan's recent trade agreement with the United States.Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner the Komeito party no longer hold a majority in either of the two chambers, meaning they must secure support from the opposition camp if they want to …READ FULL ARTICLE