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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 after he was elected leader of the governing Liberal Democratic party (LDP).
The 67-year-old, a former defence minister, beat his rightwing rival Sanae Takaichi, who was attempting to become the country’s first female prime minister, by 215 votes to 194 in a runoff election at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Friday.
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ABC News - World
Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week
Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
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.3 hours ago -
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Shigeru Ishiba to Be Next Prime Minister of Japan
Shigeru Ishiba, a former defense minister known for his plainspoken opinions, will replace Fumio Kishida next week.1 hour ago - Japan -
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Japan Gets a New Leader Who Wants to Remake the U.S. Military Alliance
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Financial Times - Business
Ishiba to be next Japanese premier after winning LDP leadership
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Financial Times - World
Shigeru Ishiba to be next Japanese premier after winning LDP leadership
Former defence and agriculture minister vows to make Japan ‘a safe and secure country’1 hour ago - Japan
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