JAPAN ELECTIONS
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Politics
Japan’s ruling party posts big wins in key local elections
Tokyo, Apr 10 (EFE).- Japan’s ruling party led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has won several key local elections held…
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Japan holds local elections in test for PM Kishida
Tokyo, Apr 9 (EFE).- Voting was underway in Japan on Sunday to elect prefectural governors, regional assembly members and mayors…
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Okinawa governor opposing US military presence in Japan wins 2nd term
Tokyo, Sep 12 (EFE).- Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki, who opposes American military presence in the strategic southernmost Japanese prefecture, has…
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Ruling LDP sweeps Japan’s parliamentary elections after death of Abe
Tokyo, Jul 11 (EFE).- The ruling Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), to which the late former prime minister Shinzo Abe…
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Crime & Justice
Former Japan PM Abe in cardio-respiratory arrest after being shot
Tokyo, Jul 8 (EFE).- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in cardio-respiratory arrest after being shot during a Friday…
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Campaigning for upper house elections kicks off in Japan
Tokyo, Jun 22 (EFE).- Campaigning for Japan’s upper house elections began on Wednesday amid concerns about inflation and a debate…
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Japan’s ruling LDP retains absolute majority in trust vote for PM Kishida
Tokyo, Nov 1 (EFE).- The ruling Liberal Democratic Party Monday maintained control over the lower house of the Japanese parliament,…
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Economy, inequality dominate final speeches on eve of Japan election
Tokyo, Oct 30 (EFE).- Japan’s main political parties reiterated Sunday their varying approaches to boost the economy and counter inequality,…
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Kishida ‘accepts’ ruling party’s by-election defeat ahead of national polls
Tokyo, Oct 25 (EFE).- Japan’s prime minister said Monday that he accepts his ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s unexpected defeat in…
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Japan’s Kishida dissolves parliament ahead of general elections
Tokyo, Oct 14 (EFE).- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida dissolved parliament Thursday, allowing the official call for a general election…
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