A national federation of condo management associations will ask the central government to help cover the cost of ensuring adequate reception of terrestrial digital broadcasting services, which have been blocked by condos and other high-rise buildings, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
The federation estimates that reception at about 1 million households will be affected by 2011, [...]

The Conservatives’ weakening grip on the minority Parliament was laid bare Thursday as they resorted to opposition-style stall tactics to stop their foes from setting the country’s legislative agenda.
The Tories have managed to pass only four bills since taking office this year - three money bills and the expansion of agricultural marketing programs.
Their efforts to [...]