Report: Japanese PM to Offer Apology

Japanese Prime Minister to Offer Apology for WWII Invasion, Colonization, Kyodo News Reports

JAKARTA, Indonesia: Japan's prime minister planned to express "deep remorse" over Japan's past aggression against Asian neighbors in a speech Friday at the Asia-Africa summit in Jakarta a move apparently aimed at defusing growing tensions with China."In the past Japan through its colonial rule and aggression caused tremendous damage and suffering for the people of many countries, particularly those of Asian nations," Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi said in an advance copy of a speech."Japan squarely faces these facts of history in a spirit of humility," the speech said.