Outgoing Koike defends self in personnel feuds at Defense Minist

TOKYO, Japan - Outgoing Defense Minister Yuriko Koike listens to a media question at a press conference at the Defense Ministry on Aug. 27. ''Case closed,'' Koike said, referring to a recent intra-government argument about the appointment of the vice defense minister. (Kyodo)

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