Japan’s prime minister caused outrage in the Far East today after suggesting women who worked in brothels for the Japanese military during World War II had not been forced to do so.

KIEREN FALLON’S Turkish adventure ended in disappointment yesterday after his mount in the Prime Ministry Cup at Veliefendi Racecourse finished last.

Kieren Fallon’s Turkish adventure ended in disappointment after his mount in the Prime Ministry Cup at Veliefendi Racecourse finished last.

Connections of Brunel are hoping he can put up a good show when lines up for the valuable International Topkapi Trophy in Turkey on Saturday.

The chairman of Japan Airlines, Isao Kaneko, is to resign at the end of the month over a string of safety lapses at the country’s largest carrier, it was announced today.