Lower house passes bill to extend Japan troops' mission in Iraq

Lower house passes bill to extend Japan troops' mission in Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - The House of Representatives approves a bill to extend by two years the deployment of Japanese air troops for Iraqi reconstruction at a plenary session on May 15. Foreign Minister Taro Aso said earlier in the day that the bill reflects Japan's position on continuing aid to Iraq and is a ''major leap'' to help rebuild Iraq and promote national reconciliation there. (Kyodo)

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