Defense Minister Ishiba hints at resigning

Defense Minister Ishiba hints at resigning

TOKYO, Japan - Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at a House of Representatives Budget Committee session on Feb. 29. Ishiba hinted at resigning after completing preventive and other measures following a Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer colliding with a fishing boat, leaving two fishermen missing. (Kyodo)

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