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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's Public Support Slumps in the Wake of Resignations: Poll
Public approval of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government slumped after the resignation of two high-profile cabinet ministers last week, according to a poll published on Sunday, adding more pressure on Mr Abe as he struggles to turn around the Japanese economy.
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Second Japanese Female Cabinet Minister Resigns: PM Shinzo Abe
Two of the five women in Shinzo Abe's Japanese cabinet resigned on Monday beset by allegations of misusing political funds, dealing a blow to the prime minister's efforts to boost the profile of women.
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Japan Industry Minister Resigns over Make-Up Scandal: Reports
Japan's industry minister resigned on Monday over claims she spent political donations on make-up and other items unconnected to politics, reports said, in a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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In Blow to Shinzo Abe, Japan Minister to Quit as Soon as Sunday Over Funds Scandal: Reports
In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's new trade and industry minister will resign as soon as Sunday over allegations that groups backing her misused political funds, Japanese media said.
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Japan Industry Minister May Resign Over Make-Up Scandal: Report
Japan's industry minister could resign over claims she spent political donations on make-up, local media reported on Saturday, potentially delivering a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's bid to restart nuclear power.
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In Blow to Shinzo Abe, Japan Trade Minister to Resign Over Funds Scandal: Media
In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's newly appointed trade and industry minister plans to resign following reports that some of her support groups misused political funds, Japanese media said on Saturday.
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Japan's Yuko Obuchi: Political 'Princess' Could be First Female PM
With a telegenic presence, powerful ruling party mentors and a talent for avoiding making political enemies, Japan's new trade and industry minister, Yuko Obuchi, may have what it takes to become the country's first female prime minister.
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Japan Minister Attempts to Convince Public on Nuclear Power
Japan's new industry minister Yuko Obuchi said on Sunday the resource-poor nation should be realistic about its energy needs as the government tries to convince a sceptical public on the necessity of nuclear power.
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Japanese Regulator Approves Restart of First Nuclear Reactors
Japan's nuclear regulator gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for the restart of a nuclear power station, the first step to reopening an industry that was mothballed after the Fukushima disaster and which may involve the definitive closure of a dozen old plants.
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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Selects New Cabinet, Five Women Picked
Japan's prime minister picked a record-matching five women for his Cabinet Wednesday, sending the strongest message yet about his determination to revive the economy by getting women on board as workers and leaders.
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Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's Public Support Slumps in the Wake of Resignations: Poll
Public approval of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government slumped after the resignation of two high-profile cabinet ministers last week, according to a poll published on Sunday, adding more pressure on Mr Abe as he struggles to turn around the Japanese economy.
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Second Japanese Female Cabinet Minister Resigns: PM Shinzo Abe
Two of the five women in Shinzo Abe's Japanese cabinet resigned on Monday beset by allegations of misusing political funds, dealing a blow to the prime minister's efforts to boost the profile of women.
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Japan Industry Minister Resigns over Make-Up Scandal: Reports
Japan's industry minister resigned on Monday over claims she spent political donations on make-up and other items unconnected to politics, reports said, in a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
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In Blow to Shinzo Abe, Japan Minister to Quit as Soon as Sunday Over Funds Scandal: Reports
In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's new trade and industry minister will resign as soon as Sunday over allegations that groups backing her misused political funds, Japanese media said.
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Japan Industry Minister May Resign Over Make-Up Scandal: Report
Japan's industry minister could resign over claims she spent political donations on make-up, local media reported on Saturday, potentially delivering a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's bid to restart nuclear power.
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In Blow to Shinzo Abe, Japan Trade Minister to Resign Over Funds Scandal: Media
In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's newly appointed trade and industry minister plans to resign following reports that some of her support groups misused political funds, Japanese media said on Saturday.
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Japan's Yuko Obuchi: Political 'Princess' Could be First Female PM
With a telegenic presence, powerful ruling party mentors and a talent for avoiding making political enemies, Japan's new trade and industry minister, Yuko Obuchi, may have what it takes to become the country's first female prime minister.
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Japan Minister Attempts to Convince Public on Nuclear Power
Japan's new industry minister Yuko Obuchi said on Sunday the resource-poor nation should be realistic about its energy needs as the government tries to convince a sceptical public on the necessity of nuclear power.
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Japanese Regulator Approves Restart of First Nuclear Reactors
Japan's nuclear regulator gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for the restart of a nuclear power station, the first step to reopening an industry that was mothballed after the Fukushima disaster and which may involve the definitive closure of a dozen old plants.
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Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Selects New Cabinet, Five Women Picked
Japan's prime minister picked a record-matching five women for his Cabinet Wednesday, sending the strongest message yet about his determination to revive the economy by getting women on board as workers and leaders.
