Japan's controversial security bills clear upper house panel

Japan's controversial security bills clear upper house panel

People continue rallying to oppose the government security bills in front of the Diet building in Tokyo on the night of Sept. 17, 2015, after the ruling camp passed the bills through a House of Councillors special committee during a session of the panel. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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