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Japanese Buddhist monks protest against anti-terrorism legislation

Japanese Buddhist monks hold banners as policemen stand guard during a protest rally against an extension of special anti-terrorism legislation in front of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence in Tokyo on September 11, 2007. Abe is girding for a showdown in parliament over naval back-up for US-led military operations in Afghanistan, but voters say they would rather he focused on pensions and healthcare.  [Reuters]