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Japan protesters rally as contentious security bills near passage

TOKYO - Crowds of protesters rallied on Wednesday as Japan's parliament moved close to passing bills for a defense policy change that could allow troops to fight abroad for the first time since World War Two, despite opposition by many ordinary voters.

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Japan set for historic defense shift, but still not 'normal nation'

TOKYO - Japan and ally the United States can start making plans for a possible conflict with China after the expected enactment of defense legislation this week, but Japan will not be sending troops to back up U.S.-led operations against Islamic State.

World, China, 14 Sep 2015

Factbox: Main elements of Japan's security legislation

TOKYO - The upper house of Japan's parliament is expected to enact into law this month legislation that could enable Japanese troops to fight overseas for the first time since World War Two.

World, 14 Sep 2015

Japan's Mount Aso volcano erupts, no reports of injuries

TOKYO - Mount Aso, a volcano on Japan's main southern island of Kyushu, erupted on Monday, Japan's Meteorological Agency said, blasting a plume of black smoke 2 km (1.2 miles) high, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. | Video

Environment, Natural Disasters 14 Sep 2015

Thousands protest against PM's move to let Japanese troops fight abroad

TOKYO - Thousands of protesters rallied in Tokyo against Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's security policy on Monday as the government aims to enact legislation this month that would allow Japanese troops to fight abroad for the first time since World War Two.

World, 14 Sep 2015

Fed to dominate week of central bank meetings

FRANKFURT - The U.S. Federal Reserve takes center stage in the coming week, eclipsing industry data from China, another grim inflation reading from the euro zone and rate decisions in Japan and Switzerland.

China, 13 Sep 2015

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