Arson-murder suspected in death of 2 in Tokyo fire

TOKYO, Japan - Police officers check the entrance of Toranomon Building in Tokyo's Akasaka district Aug. 19, in which the charred bodies of two men were found. The two are believed to be Yasufumi Yamamoto, 41, managing director of Ace International Inc., a financial futures dealer, and Teruo Kondo, 49, its administration manager. Police are investigating the case as one of arson-murder. (Kyodo)

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