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PATROL

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 26, 2018
Migrant deaths from heat on U.S.-Mexico border up 55% to 48: Border Patrol
The number of migrants dying from extreme heat on the U.S.-Mexico border rose 55 percent in the last nine months after an increase in unaccompanied children and families trying to enter the United States illegally, the U.S. government said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Mar 2, 2017
Chiba Muslims join neighborhood patrols to promote safety, counter prejudice
Muslims in Japan have launched a community outreach program as part of efforts to bridge the gap with locals and counter the perception that Islam is linked with terrorism.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 15, 2015
U.S. not expected to stage another 'freedom of navigation' patrol in South China Sea this year
The U.S. Navy is unlikely to carry out another patrol within 12 nautical miles of Chinese-built islands in the South China Sea this year as officials had initially suggested, three U.S. defense officials said on Monday.
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2014
Japan eyes providing patrol boats to Indonesia to fight piracy
Japan is arranging to provide patrol boats to Indonesia to support its fight against piracy, government sources said Wednesday, a move seen as part of efforts to assist Asian countries to boost their security capabilities in the face of China's maritime assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2014
Japanese whaling patrol ship allowed to leave Russian port
A Japanese whaling patrol ship seized by Russia in the Sea of Okhotsk more than a week ago left a port in Russia's Far East on Tuesday, local border security officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 26, 2014
U.S., Chinese officials to meet at Pentagon after jet intercept
U.S. and Chinese military officials will hold talks on rules of behavior at the Pentagon on Wednesday and Thursday, a U.S. official said, days after the United States denounced a "dangerous" Chinese jet intercept of a U.S. Navy patrol plane.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2014
MSDF plays up airborne patrols
The Maritime Self-Defense Force for the first time has allowed reporters onboard a P-3C patrol plane during a nighttime surveillance training flight designed to prepare for an invasion or other threat to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2014
'Phantom' protects marine resources
The patrol vessel Hakuo Maru is being dubbed the "phantom" or "death" ship by Chinese and South Korean fishermen for its tendency to suddenly appear when they are violating Japan's territorial waters.
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2013
Japan extends patrol ship carrot to Vietnam, plus ¥96 billion loan
Japan and Vietnam agree to discuss sending Japanese patrol ships to help the Vietnam coast guard counter China's growing claims in the South China Sea.

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