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Japan set for new coalition and first woman PM

Headline from Digital Journal

Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first

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  1. Digital Journal

    New deal puts Takaichi on track to be Japan's first woman PM: reports (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Japan's ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first woman prime minister.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman PM — reports – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    After days of intense politicking in Japan, reports say that a new coalition is poised to set the stage for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's new prime minister. Japan will pick its premier on Tuesday.

  3. Hot Air

    Japan Coalition Deal Paves Way for Takaichi to be First Woman PM (opens Hot Air)

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    Hot Air's feed description

    Japan's coalition deal sets the stage for Takaichi to become the first female PM.

  4. Digital Journal

    Japan set for new coalition and first woman PM (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Japan's ruling LDP will sign a coalition deal later Monday, its new partner party said, paving the way for Sanae Takaichi to become the country's first

  5. Al Jazeera

    Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Right-wing Japan Innovation Party signs coalition deal with governing LDP, opening way for Takaichi to win vote.

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