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Japan plans additional $5 billion for Afghanistan

TOKYO—Japan said Tuesday it plans to provide up to $5 billion in aid to Afghanistan, effectively replacing its naval refueling mission that supports U.S.-led coalition in the region in a commitment announced days ahead of President Barack Obama's visit. Full Article at Boston Globe

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  1. I'm confident that once that review is completed that they will conclude that the alliance that we have, the basing arrangements that have been discussed, all those things serve the interests of Japan
    Barack Obama – Barack Obama SOURCE: Deseret News 4 weeks ago
  2. The refueling mission and the $5 billion aid are separate issues ... Japan puts emphasis on nonmilitary support. We'll try to explain our principle so we can gain international understanding.
    – Katsuya Okada SOURCE: Belleville News-Democrat 4 weeks ago
  3. This is an issue that needs careful consideration
    – Yukio Hatoyama (politician) SOURCE: The Bellingham Herald 4 weeks ago
  4. We must reach a conclusion that lessens the burden on the Okinawan people, when considering the suffering they have gone through to this day
    – Yukio Hatoyama (politician) SOURCE: Reuters Alert Net 4 weeks ago
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