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Japan’s military deployed troops to the country’s mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request ...

Japan has deployed military personnel to the northern prefecture of Akita following a significant increase in bear attacks ...

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Japan has deployed military personnel to the northern prefecture of Akita following a significant increase in bear attacks ...

Japan deployed troops to the country's rugged north on Wednesday to help trap bears after local authorities said besieged ...

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The army began operating in Akita prefecture following a wave of deadly bear attacks. Twelve people have been killed and more ...