WASHINGTON — The US Justice Department recognized Friday that "mistakes" were made in its legal defense of the forced relocation and internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II.
In a meeting of the Japanese Parliament's Upper House Budget Committee, Prime Minister Naoto Kan stated that the government and TEPCO failed to address safety concerns that had arisen prior to the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. An accident in June of 2010 at the Fukushima Daiichi plant revealed weaknesses in the plants systems, but neither the power company nor the Japanese government took any action subsequent to the incident.
WASHINGTON – US relief groups said Tuesday that Americans have donated close to $150 million to support Japan after its devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami.
Justice Stevens says Americans should accept mosque near Ground Zero in spirit of tolerance