Additional troop dispatch will only worsen Afghan situation U.S. President Barack Obama has announced that the United States will send 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan without showing any intention to solving the present problem. Political flier distributor to appeal to international society concerning Japan’s judicial violation of human rights A Buddhist monk found guilty of distributing political fliers at a residential complex has announced that he will take advantage of international treaties to disclose internationally Japan’s judicial violation of democracy and human rights.
POLITICS Bill to freeze sale of state-owned Japan Post shares passed through Lower House Postal stocks bill enacted JCP stands out as the party of ‘constructive opposition’ in the Diet session Full-time employment will help stimulate economy and ease poverty Ruling parties will submit bill banning constitutional interpreters from speaking in the Diet
U.S. FORCES Everyone knows Hatoyama promised to move Futenma base out of Japan- Akahata editorial (excerpts) U.S. military refuses to hand over 4 children of U.S. servicemen allegedly involved in attempted murderv JCP Shii urges Hatoyama to pursue closure of Futenma base without condition JCP Shii and Kadena mayor agree on initiating a debate on Japan-U.S. Security Treaty 49 environmental groups demand new base plan at Henoko be scrapped Symposium held in Okinawa for removal of U.S. Futenma base Defense Academy chief makes gaffe in criticizing opponents of new U.S. base construction
FOREIGN AFFAIRS Former Foreign Ministry official testifies to the existence of Japan-U.S. secret agreements Additional troop dispatch will only worsen Afghan situation - Akahata editorial (excerpts)
WELL-BEING Law enacted to give relief to all plaintiffs in A-bomb disease lawsuits Olympicmedalists oppose government budget-slashing measures in field of sports Pianist Nakamura Hiroko and others protest cuts in budget for culture
HUMAN RIGHTS Political flier distributor to appeal to international society concerning Japan’s judicial violation of human rights Tokyo Bar Association criticizes Supreme Court decision over the right to distribute flyers Citizens rally for right to distribute political fliers
JCP Agriculture committee members have talks with JCP Dietmembers JCP Chair Shii holds talks with visiting Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez
