Fukuda apologizes to Japanese war orphans from China, 1st by PM

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda (R, standing) apologizes to Japanese nationals formerly war-displaced in China (L side) on Dec. 5 at his office in Tokyo, making it the first apology by a prime minister to the so-called ''war orphans.'' The move followed the Diet's enactment of new support measures last week for those displaced in World War II to settle lawsuits. (Kyodo)

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