Diet extends SDF's antiterror mission into 5th year

Diet extends SDF's antiterror mission into 5th year

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Hosoda (L) bows in appreciation as the House of Councillors voted to extend an antiterrorism law into its fifth year on Oct. 26, clearing the way for Tokyo to maintain the Self-Defense Forces' maritime refueling support for the U.S.-led antiterrorism campaign for another year.

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