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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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Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after winning ruling party leadership election
Ishiba defeated economic security minister Sanae Takaichi in a runoff, after the two won the most votes in the first round in a crowded field of nine candidates.1 hour ago -
The Guardian - World
Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba to become next PM
Former defence chief elected leader of Liberal Democrats and vows to end ‘widespread distrust’ in party. Shigeru Ishiba, a veteran moderate, will next week be installed as Japan’s prime minister ...2 hours ago - Japan -
The New York Times - Top stories
Shigeru Ishiba to Be Next Prime Minister of Japan
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister more popular with the rank and file than with his lawmaker colleagues, had sought his party leadership four times before.3 hours ago - Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan's Next Leader, Shigeru Ishiba, Pushes to Remake Military Alliance With U.S.
Japan’s next leader will be a former defense minister who wants to reshape what he sees as an unequal alliance with the U.S., presaging possible tensions with Washington.2 hours ago -
NBC News - Top stories
Former defense minister set to lead Japan amid efforts to counter China's growing power
Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s new prime minister after the governing Liberal Democratic Party elected him as its new leader on Friday.34 minutes ago - China -
Financial Times - World
Japan’s prime minister race goes down to wire
Three frontrunners end campaign neck-and-neck in Liberal Democratic party battle to succeed Fumio Kishida11 hours ago - Japan
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