Okinawa
Murder allegation sparks protests against US military in Okinawa
A murder case has intensified local fury over US military presence in Okinawa, with residents calling for revisions to agreements that grant American forces preferential legal treatment. The incident represents the latest in a series of crimes by US servicemen on the island.
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Rubio Pledges Cooperation in Marine Murder Case
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vowed American cooperation with Japanese authorities investigating allegations that a US Marine stationed in Okinawa murdered a 39-year-old woman. The case threatens US-Japan defense relations.
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