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Japan: Massive Fire Rages in Oita, Leaving 1 Dead and Over 170 Buildings Damaged 2

A massive fire broke out in a residential area of Oita, in the Kyushu region, on Tuesday night, November 18, with local authorities reporting one man in his 70s missing, over 170 buildings damaged, and 350 homes without power. Firefighters have been battling the blaze as the prefecture prepares to request disaster relief from the Self-Defense Forces. Authorities have confirmed the death of one person, whose gender has not been identified, found among the burnt remains.

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World conference against nukes held in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan - Koichi Kawano, chairman of the Japan Congress Against A- and H-Bombs, speaks at a meeting of the World Conference Against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 4, 2014.

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Antinuclear group head speaks at world conference

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Koichi Kawano, chairman of the Japan Congress Against A- and H-Bombs (Gensuikin), calls for abolition of nuclear weapons and nuclear energy at the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs began in Fukushima, northeastern Japan, on July 27, 2014.

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Anti-communist group head addresses world meet against nuke arms in Hiroshima

Koichi Kawano, chairman of the Japan Congress against A- and H-Bombs affiliated with noncommunist groups, addresses the opening session of its world conference in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Aug. 4, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo