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Japan plans to increase information-gathering capabilities

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TOKYO -- The Japanese government will bolster its ability to collect information to prevent further terror attacks on its citizens following the recent hostage crisis involving Islamic State.

     "In addition to gathering information and fostering connections through our diplomatic posts, we will strengthen cooperation with other countries including those in the Middle East," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at an upper house budget committee meeting on Monday.

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