Court orders Okinawa gov. to approve work to relocate key U.S. base

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Court orders Okinawa gov. to approve work to relocate key U.S. base

NAHA, Japan, Dec. 20 Kyodo - A Japanese court ordered Wednesday the Okinawa governor to approve a modified plan for landfill work to relocate a key U.S. base within the southern island prefecture, endorsing the central government's attempt to push forward the delayed plan mired in controversy and court battles. (Kyodo)

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