(5)Japan approves support plan for U.S.-led strikes

(5)Japan approves support plan for U.S.-led strikes

SASEBO, Japan - Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSD) Aegis ship Kongou (L) and destroyer Sawagiri are berthed at MSD Sasebo Base on Nov. 16, 2001, as the government approved a basic plan for Japan's nonbombat support for U.S.-led war on terrorism.

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