US Marine arrest over Okinawa woman's killing prompts protests and troop restrictions
Japan has demanded tighter discipline after a Marine's arrest over a woman's killing in Okinawa, while troop restrictions and protests put the American military presence under renewed scrutiny.
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Woman's body found in hotel room in Okinawa
Daily Mail ↗Japanese government issues strong protest to the United States
Japan Times ↗US officials pledge full cooperation with Japanese investigation
ABCNews.com ↗Incident revives debate over US military presence in Okinawa
NYT World News ↗Japan's parliament discusses Okinawa murder, US weighs response
Japan Times ↗Marine arrested on suspicion of killing Okinawa woman
ABCNews.com ↗Japan's premier calls alleged killing a heinous crime
CBS Top Stories ↗Protests held in Okinawa and Tokyo over arrest
Al Jazeera ↗Okinawa governor faces pressure amid anger over military presence
South China Morning Post ↗Takaichi leads outcry after Marine arrest
Latest news, sport and opinion from the Guardian ↗US military restricts troops from leaving Okinawa base
The Hindu ↗Protesters rally outside US Embassy in Tokyo
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