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Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election once he takes office
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Japan’s incoming leader calls general election as he seeks to unify party
Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he will call a general election for Oct. 27 after winning one of the closest-ever leadership races for the governing Liberal Democratic Party.1 hour ago - Japan -
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Ishiba’s election as Japan’s next leader expected to rattle stock market
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumbling22 hours ago - Japan -
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In Japan, He Adds Color to the Tatami Tradition
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Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru Ishiba to call snap election – reports
The 67-year-old will seek an early public mandate after seeing off a rightwing challenge to become the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic party. Japan’s incoming prime minister Shigeru ...6 hours ago - Japan -
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Japan’s incoming PM calls snap October election as shares sink
Nikkei 225 drops almost 5% as markets assess new leader who is expected to back BoJ’s rate rises1 hour ago - Japan -
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Trump Says He’s in Danger. So Why Did He Seek Out the Embrace of 100,000 Fans?
After two assassination attempts, the former president seems to be relishing the dangers of his job. Some at the Georgia-Alabama football game wondered if his appearance was wise.9 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Sen. Mark Kelly says he's not ready to condition aid to Israel
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) told Meet the Press in May he would support conditioning aid to Israel if they failed to “do a better job.” Now, Senator Kelly says he’s seen enough “positive responses” ...19 hours ago - Israel -
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Stanley McChrystal says he is backing Harris because "character is very important"
Ret. Gen. Stanley McChrystal has backed Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential race, telling "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "character is very important, and so I'm ...16 hours ago -
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Hogan says he doesn’t 'agree with' getting rid of filibuster
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R), also a Republican Senate candidate, said in a Sunday interview that he doesn’t “agree with” getting rid of the filibuster. “I don't agree with both my opponent ...15 hours ago
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Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index tumbles nearly 5% after its ruling party chose Ishiba as the next prime minister
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