Japan deploys military to counter a surge in bear attacks
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Japan began deploying soldiers on Wednesday to a northern region hit by a spate of deadly bear attacks, which have risen to record levels this year.A team of 15 soldiers was deployed on Wednesday to help move a trap in Kazuno city in the hard-hit Akita region.
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Japan to arm riot police with rifles in fight against bear attacks
TOKYO: Japan will allow riot police to shoot bears with rifles in a revision of its strict gun laws announced on Thursday (Nov 6) as authorities battle a record number of fatal attacks.Bears have kill