Embattled Iranian family's stay in Japan extended for 1 month

Embattled Iranian family's stay in Japan extended for 1 month

TOKYO, Japan - The Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau on Nov. 10 gave permission for Amine Khalil (in photo) and his Iranian family to stay in Japan for another month on a temporary basis ahead of the government's decision on whether to issue them with a special residence permit.

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