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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.
08/31/2009 01:00 am -
Briefing: Why power may shift in Japan
Japan’s Aug. 30 elections confront Prime Minister Taro Aso’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party with the worst crisis in its history.
08/19/2009 01:00 am -
In election season, Japan's voters more skeptical of 'hereditary' candidates
Amid recession woes, some politicians see an opening in a system long tipped toward political families.
07/09/2009 01:00 am -
Daunting tasks face Japan's next premier
After Fukuda, Japan is looking for a leader who can fix a flagging economy and political stagnation.
09/03/2008 01:00 am -
Japan's unpopular prime minister resigns
Yasuo Fukuda's term was beset with political gridlock and economic problems.
09/02/2008 01:00 am -
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09/02/2008 01:00 am -
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08/04/2008 01:00 am -
Europe's ardor for Olympic boycott cools
Despite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August.
07/10/2008 01:00 am -
Europe's ardor for Olympic boycott cools
Despite earlier tensions over Tibet, French President Nicolas Sarkozy will attend the opening ceremonies in August.
07/10/2008 01:00 am -
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06/18/2008 01:00 am -
Japan, China forge gas exploration deal
The expected compromise over energy resources in the East China Sea ends a long-running dispute between the two nations.
06/17/2008 01:00 am -
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06/12/2008 01:00 am -
At Tokyo meeting, China and Japan lay groundwork for better ties
Ping pong and pandas buoyed the five-day visit, but tougher issues, such as disputes over energy exploration, went unresolved.
05/09/2008 01:00 am -
In Japan, mounting anger over bread-and-butter issues
Rising prices, shortages of food items, and political gridlock spur calls for a quick election.
05/08/2008 01:00 am -
Chinese President Hu's visit to Japan boosts warming trend
Hu Jintao will play ping-pong and talk pandas and energy. The visit comes as strains over interpretations of history appear to be easing.
05/07/2008 01:00 am -
Bank of Japan struggle tests prime minister's leadership
The opposition rejected a second candidate Wednesday.
03/20/2008 01:00 am -
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