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Okinawa Protesters Rip US Military Crimes

Rape case sparks calls for slashing bases

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 23, 2008 11:23 AM CDT

(Newser) – Thousands poured into the streets of Okinawa today to protest crimes by US servicemen and to demand a smaller American military presence on the Japanese island, Reuters reports. "Crimes and accidents have happened over and over," said the mayor of Okinawa City. "...   Read full story »

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