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Japanese Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi arrives at a press conference at her ministry in Tokyo Monday, Oct. 20, 2014. Obuchi resigned Monday amid growing controversy over allegations that she misused campaign funds. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

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Japan trade, justice ministers quit amid scandals

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October 20, 2014 10:00 am

Japan's Self-Defense Force members search for survivors in the rubble in a mud-ridden residential area following a massive landslide in Hiroshima, western Japan, Friday, Aug. 22, 2014. Hillsides caved in or were swept down into residential areas in at least five valleys in the suburbs of the western Japanese city on Wednesday, crushing dozens of houses after heavy rains.(AP Photo/Kyodo News) JAPAN OUT

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Rains raise search risk after Japan landslides

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August 22, 2014 1:26 pm