Japan's soon to be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
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Japan's soon-to-be prime minister faces big challenge as he tries to move past ruling party scandals
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Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning ruling party leadership election
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Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week
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