A state education department spokeswoman did not return a request seeking comment on the probe. (politico.com)
A State Department spokeswoman said parents like Benda are «severely disadvantaged» in the Japanese court systems, where joint custody is viewed as a psychological burden on the child. (internationalfamilylawfirm.com)
US State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a tweet that Washington was «disappointed» by reports of Friday's violence and encouraged «dialogue [with] all parties to resolve deep divisions». (premierchristianity.com)