The world in photos: July 13 - 19

Updated: 2015-07-20 11:27

(chinadaily.com.cn)

The world in photos: July 13 - 19

Opposition lawmakers surround Yasukazu Hamada, right, chairman of the lower house special committee on security legislation, as Hamada continues the committee proceedings at the parliament in Tokyo, July 15. The parliamentary committee has approved a package of highly controversial security legislation in a vote forced by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc. [Photo/IC]