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Coverage dated September 29, 2024

Japan’s incoming leader calls general election as he seeks to unify party

Headline from NBC News

Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he will call a general election for Oct. 27 after winning one of the closest-ever leadership races for the governing Liberal Democratic Party.

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  1. KOB 4

    Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 once he takes office (opens KOB 4)

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    Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba was elected party leader to succeed outgoing leader Fumio Kishida in a party vote Friday.

  2. Herald Bulletin

    Japan (opens Herald Bulletin)

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    Shigeru Ishiba, the head of Japan’s governing party, plans to call a parliamentary election on Oct. 27 after he is formally elected as prime minister on Tuesday. Ishiba was elected

  3. NBC News

    Japan’s incoming leader calls general election as he seeks to unify party (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he will call a general election for Oct. 27 after winning one of the closest-ever leadership races for the governing Liberal Democratic Party.

  4. Voice of America

    Japan's likely next leader says he will call an election for Oct. 27 (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Shigeru Ishiba said he mentioned the date early for the logistical convenience of those who have to prepare on relatively short notice

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