Japan passes succession changes, but keeps ban on female emperors
Parliament expands male-line inclusion and marriage protections, yet preserves the long-standing rule excluding women.

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Parliament expands male-line inclusion and marriage protections, yet preserves the long-standing rule excluding women.
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