Opposition begins last-ditch moves to block Iraq bill

Opposition begins last-ditch moves to block Iraq bill

TOKYO, Japan - Opposition parties submit a censure motion against Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi to the House of Councillors on July 24 as part of last-ditch efforts to prevent the ruling bloc from passing a bill to send Self-Defense Forces personnel to Iraq. (Kyodo)

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