Japan approves US troop pullout
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The Japanese cabinet approved an agreement with Washington to pull 8,000 US troops out of the country but faced renewed domestic criticism that the withdrawal did not go far enough.
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The US is to withdraw 15,000 troops from Iraq from next month, whose tour of duty was extended to secure the 30 January poll.
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The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the United States and South Korea has reached final agreement on reducing US troops in South Korea, with the first phase to start this year involving 5,000 soldiers.
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Japan approved an extension of its troop  deployment in Iraq Thursday for up to a year, a decision  opposed by most voters, who want to end the nation's riskiest  military mission since World War II.
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Japanese Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura pressed the United States to reduce its military presence in Japan, saying it was &quot;very important&quot; and that Tokyo expected a &quot;reasonable solution.&quot;
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US allies broadly welcome the announcement of plans for a major shake-up of US forces around the world.
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TOKYO -- Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's Cabinet agreed yesterday to extend the deployment of Japan's 600 noncombat troops in Iraq for up to a year despite widespread public opposition and condemnations from political opponents.
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The US and Japan have signed a new agreement on missile defense programs. It&#39;s considered a key step in carrying out new defense guidelines that ease Tokyo&#39;s pacifist stance, which is outlined in its constitution.
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The president endorses the recommendation of the US commander in Iraq, General David Petraeus, for a phased withdrawal of 30,000 troops.
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Japan passed a law Wednesday to fund the reorganization of U.S. forces in Japan
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The first batch of Japanese troops has returned home from Iraq to emotional family reunions as the officially pacifist nation wrapped up its most significant military operation since World War II.
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Japan and the United States on Friday signed an agreement slightly trimming Japan's financial burden for hosting US military bases as Tokyo tries to contain a growing national debt.
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Japan&#39;s decision to extend its troops&#39; mandate in Iraq will mean they stay in the country for at least another year. But the move, seen as part of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi&#39;s efforts
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The Bush administration said Wednesday that Britain's decision to withdraw 1,600 troops from Iraq is a positive sign that fits with the overall strategy for stabilizing the country.
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Japan approved an extension of its troop deployment in Iraq Thursday for up to a year, a decision opposed by most voters, who want to end the nation&#39;s riskiest military mission since World War II.
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Japan and the United States on Friday agreed to boost co-operation in their missile defence programs - an important first step in carrying out new defence guidelines that ease Tokyo&#39;s strict postwar pacifism.
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The Iraqi government on Thursday welcomed the British decision to withdraw troops from Iraq, saying it is in line with plans for Iraqi forces to assume security for the country.