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Trump renews criticism of Japan-U.S. alliance before G-20June 27, 2019 U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of the U.S.-Japan security alliance, the linchpin of Tokyo's security policies, ahead of talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the sidelines of a Group of 20 summit in Osaka this week.
RED-LIGHT DISTRICT CLOSED Sex industry covers up to help Osaka police at G-20 summitJune 26, 2019 OSAKA--High-profile international events often provide big business for the seedier sections of the host city. But in Osaka’s Tobitashinchi red-light district, potential patrons seeking sex-related services will likely find white curtains instead of nubile flesh during the Group of 20 summit.

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