The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan gov't-backed agency scraps Africa "hometown" program after backlashTOKYO - The Japanese government-backed aid agency said Thursday that it will scrap its "hometown" program after designated cities were inundated with protest calls and emails amid claims it would encourage immigration from Africa.Japan International Cooperation Agency President Akihiko Tanaka said at a press conference that while the program will be scrapped, "We intend to continue supporting initiatives that promote international excha…READ FULL ARTICLE
