United Press International logo United Press International 3 weeks ago

Japanese residents call for base closure

GINOWAN, Japan, Nov. 8 (UPI) -- More than 20,000 residents of Ginowan, Japan, took to the streets Sunday to call for the closure of the U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, officials said. Full Article at United Press International

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    – Katsuya Okada SOURCE: United Press International 3 weeks ago
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