Resignation of LDP lawmaker sought over Obama remarks

Resignation of LDP lawmaker sought over Obama remarks

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Kazuya Maruyama meets with reporters on Feb. 18, 2016, in Tokyo, amid growing calls for his resignation over remarks about U.S. President Barack Obama that could be interpreted as racist. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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