71. The shootout was the second reported by the military this month. 72. Two more MQM men were killed Wednesday by security forces in what the authorities said were shootouts with police and rangers in different parts of the city. 73. While Osaka is a major centre of organised crime and real estate fraud, shootouts are extremely rare in Japan due to strict gun-control laws. 74. While Osaka is a major centre of organised crime and real-estate fraud, shootouts are extremely rare in Japan due to strict gun-control laws. 75. The final two shootouts will be next week in Sydney on Monday and Melbourne a day later. |