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US Marine Arrested in Okinawa Over Suspected Murder of Japanese Woman; Japan Lodges Strong Protest
A 20-year-old US Marine has been arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of robbing and killing a 39-year-old Japanese woman at a Naha hotel. Japan has lodged a strong protest with Washington and demanded full cooperation, tighter troop discipline and measures to prevent similar incidents.