Japanese Parliament Approves Overseas Combat Role for Military

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  • Parliament Approves Overseas Combat Role for Military

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    a bill passed in the middle of the night by japan's prime minister Shinzo Abe. The majority of japan's population being pacifists dislike this change and dislike Mr. Abe