WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked President Obama to investigate claims Washington spied on the Japanese government and companies, saying if it was true "it could shake our relationship of trust."
During their 40 minute telephone conversation Wednesday, Obama offered an apology for the alleged spying by the National Security Agency on 35 Japanese companies, government ministries and individuals. It is not clear if Obama confirmed or denied the allegations.