Japanese Prime Minister to resign

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is to resign after almost 15 months in office.

Japanese Prime Minister to resign
Fri, 26 Aug, 2011 - 08:36

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan is to resign after almost 15 months in office.

Mr Kan's decision was widely expected amid sinking approval ratings and party infighting.

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