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Japan Foreign Minister resigns amid alliance criticism in Tokyo
In Tokyo, Foreign Minister Masayoshi Ito resigned to take responsibility for a crisis sparked by debate over a Washington joint communique with President Reagan. Sunao Sonoda, a veteran ruling party figure, named to replace him, while Vice Foreign Minister Masuo Takashima also stepped down. The controversy centers on the word alliance and the question of Japan aligning with the United States in future conflicts.
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