Japan's Justice Minister Midori Matsushima has resigned, hours after the resignation of Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi. Ms Matsushima had been accused by the opposition of violating election laws. Ms Obuchi is alleged to have misused funds from her political support groups and other donations. Correspondents say the resignations are a major setback for PM Shinzo Abe, who wants to bring more women into the top levels of government. Mr Abe said he took responsibility for having appointed both women, and that they would be replaced within a day. Both are members of his governing conservative Liberal Democratic ... (full story)