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World Service,18 Dec 2019,53 mins

Japanese woman wins taboo-breaking compensation award

Newsday

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The woman who shocked Japan with a public allegation of rape in a country where sex crimes are rarely discussed has been awarded $30,000 in compensation. China's president is making a trip to Macau to show support for the former colony's government. Xi Jinping's visit will be closely watched in neighbouring Hong Kong. Australia has experienced its hottest day on record.

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