Japan PM Ishiba not to make WWII statement on 80th anniv. of its end

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided not to express his views on World War II on the 80th anniversary of its end on Aug. 15 but may do so later, government sources said Friday.Although Ishiba, believed to be relatively dovish, has already decided not to have a prime minister's statement approved at a Cabinet meeting, he remains eager to offer his perspective and may do so on another occasion, the sources said.Speculation is growing that he will make the announcement on Sept. 2, the date Japan signed the instrument of surrender, rather than Aug. 15, when hostilities ceased, acc…READ FULL ARTICLE