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Japan's leader condemns murder of woman allegedly by US Marine in Okinawa
Original: Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine in Okinawa, "heinous crime" as outrage spreads
Japan's prime minister has described the murder of a woman in Okinawa, allegedly committed by a US Marine, as a "heinous crime". The killing has sparked public outrage in Japan, where the heavy US military presence on Okinawa has long been a source of tension, and is likely to put fresh strain on the US-Japan alliance and renew calls to review basing agreements.
Why now: The alleged involvement of a US Marine has reignited long-standing anger in Japan over crimes linked to American military personnel in Okinawa.
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- Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine in Okinawa, "heinous crime" as outrage spreads · cbsnews.com
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