War-displaced Japanese to settle lawsuits

War-displaced Japanese to settle lawsuits

TOKYO, Japan - Sumie Ikeda, representative of formerly war-displaced Japanese nationals, speaks to reporters after her meeting with Yoshiyuki Inoue, secretary to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at the prime minister's office on July 9. Members of Ikeda's group have decided to accept the government's new support plan for them and settle their lawsuits. (Kyodo)

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