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Japan TimesNews report · Sep 16, 3:46 AM
U.S. military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
Plans to rebuild the main port in the pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and have locals concerned.
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U.S. military buildup in Palau stirs war fears
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What happened Plans to rebuild the main port in the pristine Pacific archipelago have stirred painful memories of World War II and have locals concerned.
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The Straits TimesNews report · Sep 16, 3:22 AM
US military build-up in Palau stirs war fears
Palau will become the US military’s top overseas location for construction in 2027.
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