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Japan's Hatoyama tries to shift more power to the politicians

Japan's Hatoyama, the new prime minister, is carrying out a campaign promise to push aside bureaucrats and shift more power to the politicians. The effort is playing to favorable reviews – though budging an entrenched bureaucracy will take time.
Japan's new prime minister – can he fix the economy?

Hatoyama is thinking big on climate change and upending the bureaucracy, but offering little bold direction for ending Japan's extended economic slump. The new PM takes office Wednesday.
Can Japan's prime minister fix the economy?

Yukio Hatoyama plans to tackle climate change and Japan's bureaucracy. He takes office Wednesday, but there's no sign of a bold new initiative for the economy.
Japan's next PM: change agent, but he's no Obama

Yukio Hatoyama comes from four generations of politicians from the ruling LDP, which his DPJ party just ousted from power.
Rural Japan warms to opposition as election looms

Long a ruling-party stronghold, small towns and farming communities are disillusioned by their waning political influence – and are willing to try new leaders.
Japan ready to vote in major shift in leadership?

National polls Sunday could oust the long-ruling Liberal Democrats. Voter participation is expected to be high.
Japan's ruling LDP lays out its campaign platform

Prime Minister Aso's long-ruling party is under fire as polls indicate strong support for the opposition Democratic Party of Japan. The vote is Aug. 30.
Japan's embattled ruling party sets date for election

The Aug. 30 vote could end its nearly uninterrupted half century in power.
Economic stimulus plans now global phenomenon

At least 34 countries have plans, worth a total of $2.25 trillion.
What Obama’s election means abroad

Barack Obama’s victory was met with euphoria in many nations by those who see him as restoring their faith in American ideals.
Japan's ruling party hopes Aso will restore its reputation

As a popular politician, Olympian, and fan of manga comics, Taro Aso contrasts sharply with the lackluster former prime minister, whose shoes he is likely to fill on Wednesday.
Daunting tasks face Japan's next premier

After Fukuda, Japan is looking for a leader who can fix a flagging economy and political stagnation.
Bank of Japan struggle tests prime minister's leadership

The opposition rejected a second candidate Wednesday.