Japan's controversial security bills clear upper house panel

Japan's controversial security bills clear upper house panel

People in Beijing purchase newspapers, which reported on Sept. 18, 2015, that Japan's ruling camp had passed controversial security bills during a House of Councillors panel session despite strong protests. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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