Ruling blaming local gov'ts over school kids' death in tsunami upheld

Ruling blaming local gov'ts over school kids' death in tsunami upheld

A trial is held at the Sendai High Court in Miyagi Prefecture on April 26, 2018, to issue a ruling over local authorities' responsibility in the death of 23 elementary school pupils killed by tsunami following the March 2011 earthquake in northeastern Japan. (Pool Photo) (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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