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Record Number Of Women Win Seats In Japan Election But Still A Minority
A record number of women have been elected to Japan's house of representatives, projections showed Monday, but at less than 16 percent they remain a minority.
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After Disastrous Election, What Happens To Japan's New Prime Minister?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition fell short of his declared "victory line" of a majority in snap parliamentary elections, media projections showed Monday.
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Litmus Test For Japan's Ishiba As Country Votes In General Elections
Japan voted on Sunday in its tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
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Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the October 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.
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Japan's Ishiba Fighting Uphill Battle In Elections, Here's What's At Stake
Japan is heading for a general election on October 27, with new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba still appearing to be fighting an uphill battle.
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Japan Election Campaigns Kick Off, PM Shigeru Ishiba Seeks To Retain Party's Majority
Japan Elections: Key issues include price rises, regional security, and disquiet over scandals in Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party.
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Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Snap Elections
By dissolving parliament now, Shigeru Ishiba wants to put his party to the test before his "honeymoon" period ends, a political science professor said.
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"Today's Ukraine Could Be Tomorrow's East Asia": Newly Elected Japan PM
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech Friday that "today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia" while also dubbing the country's low birth rate a "quiet emergency".
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Plastic Miniature Models, Ramen Lover: Obsessions Of Japan's Next PM Shigeru Ishiba
Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader poised to become Japan's new prime minister, often appears in photos with a furrowed brow, but his expression immediately clears when he talks about one of his true loves - plastic mod
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Japanese Political Candidate Strips In Video To Win Votes, Asks Viewers If She's ''Sexy''
In the footage, Ms Uchino is shown seated at a table wearing a button-up shirt as she addresses Japanese voters in an anime-style voice.
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Train, Truck Rides, Japan Roads: How PM Uses Travel Experience In Politics
Train journeys in general class coaches, truck rides across the country and travel around the world were among the factors that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said shaped his personal and political life.
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All Out For 12 Chasing 218, 6 Batters Dismissed For 0: This Asian Country Hits New Low In T20I Cricket
In response to Japan's imposing 217 for 7 after the hosts elected to bat, Mongolia were folded in 8.2 overs, etching their name in the annals of infamy with the second lowest score in T20I history
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Setback For Japan PM As Party Loses 3 Parliamentary Seats In Key Election
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faced a fresh setback on Monday after his scandal-hit ruling party lost three parliamentary seats in weekend by-elections.
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Explained: How US Allies Are Preparing For Possible Second Trump Term
Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking to Camp Trump. And Australia is busy making laws to help Trump-proof its US defense ties.
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Indian-Origin US Professor Honoured For Outstanding Contribution To Energy
An award-winning Indian-origin distinguished professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering has been elected as an International Fellow of the Engineering Academy of Japan, the university said in a statement.
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Record Number Of Women Win Seats In Japan Election But Still A Minority
A record number of women have been elected to Japan's house of representatives, projections showed Monday, but at less than 16 percent they remain a minority.
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After Disastrous Election, What Happens To Japan's New Prime Minister?
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's ruling coalition fell short of his declared "victory line" of a majority in snap parliamentary elections, media projections showed Monday.
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Litmus Test For Japan's Ishiba As Country Votes In General Elections
Japan voted on Sunday in its tightest election in years, with new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his juggernaut Liberal Democratic Party facing potentially their worst result since 2009.
-
Japan Makes Tepid Push On Gender Gap In Politics As Election Nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the October 27 general election, reflecting the tough battle women face in breaking into the country's male dominated politics.
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Japan's Ishiba Fighting Uphill Battle In Elections, Here's What's At Stake
Japan is heading for a general election on October 27, with new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba still appearing to be fighting an uphill battle.
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Japan Election Campaigns Kick Off, PM Shigeru Ishiba Seeks To Retain Party's Majority
Japan Elections: Key issues include price rises, regional security, and disquiet over scandals in Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party.
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Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba Dissolves Parliament Ahead of Snap Elections
By dissolving parliament now, Shigeru Ishiba wants to put his party to the test before his "honeymoon" period ends, a political science professor said.
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"Today's Ukraine Could Be Tomorrow's East Asia": Newly Elected Japan PM
Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba warned in his first policy speech Friday that "today's Ukraine could be tomorrow's East Asia" while also dubbing the country's low birth rate a "quiet emergency".
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Plastic Miniature Models, Ramen Lover: Obsessions Of Japan's Next PM Shigeru Ishiba
Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected Liberal Democratic Party leader poised to become Japan's new prime minister, often appears in photos with a furrowed brow, but his expression immediately clears when he talks about one of his true loves - plastic mod
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Japanese Political Candidate Strips In Video To Win Votes, Asks Viewers If She's ''Sexy''
In the footage, Ms Uchino is shown seated at a table wearing a button-up shirt as she addresses Japanese voters in an anime-style voice.
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Train, Truck Rides, Japan Roads: How PM Uses Travel Experience In Politics
Train journeys in general class coaches, truck rides across the country and travel around the world were among the factors that Prime Minister Narendra Modi said shaped his personal and political life.
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All Out For 12 Chasing 218, 6 Batters Dismissed For 0: This Asian Country Hits New Low In T20I Cricket
In response to Japan's imposing 217 for 7 after the hosts elected to bat, Mongolia were folded in 8.2 overs, etching their name in the annals of infamy with the second lowest score in T20I history
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Setback For Japan PM As Party Loses 3 Parliamentary Seats In Key Election
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faced a fresh setback on Monday after his scandal-hit ruling party lost three parliamentary seats in weekend by-elections.
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Explained: How US Allies Are Preparing For Possible Second Trump Term
Germany is waging a charm offensive inside the Republican Party. Japan is lining up its own Trump whisperer. Mexican government officials are talking to Camp Trump. And Australia is busy making laws to help Trump-proof its US defense ties.
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Indian-Origin US Professor Honoured For Outstanding Contribution To Energy
An award-winning Indian-origin distinguished professor at the University of Houston's Cullen College of Engineering has been elected as an International Fellow of the Engineering Academy of Japan, the university said in a statement.
