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Coverage dated September 30, 2024

Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s newly elected prime minister, forms Cabinet with emphasis on defense

Headline from Local News 8

Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister on Tuesday, tasked with addressing public outrage over his governing party’s corruption scandals ahead of a parliamentary election later this month, while trying to boost the economy and tackle security…

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  1. Deutsche Welle

    Japan's Shigeru Ishiba confirmed as prime minister – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    The 67-year-old replaces outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Ishiba is seeking to unify the ruling party ahead of elections later this month.

  2. Deutsche Welle

    Japan: Ishiba set to replace Kishida as prime minister – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is stepping down with Shigeru Ishiba set to take over as the new leader. He will also announce his cabinet ministers after the vote.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba, newly elected governing party leader, as prime minister (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Ishiba was chosen as the governing Liberal Democratic Party’s leader on Friday to replace Fumio Kishida, who stepped down on Tuesday to pave the way.

  4. CBS News

    Shigeru Ishiba elected Japan (opens CBS News)

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    Japan's parliament formally elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's prime minister to replace Fumio Kishida, whose administration was rocked by scandals.

  5. Local News 8

    Shigeru Ishiba, Japan’s newly elected prime minister, forms Cabinet with emphasis on defense (opens Local News 8)

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    Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s parliament elected Shigeru Ishiba as the new prime minister on Tuesday, tasked with addressing public outrage over his governing party’s corruption scandals ahead of a parliamentary election later this month, while trying to boost the economy and tackle security…

  6. Newsweek

    Shigeru Ishiba declared as Japan's new PM (opens Newsweek)

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    Ishiba's policies have focused on defense and security as an increasing concern.

  7. NPR

    Japan’s parliament elects Shigeru Ishiba as prime minister (opens NPR)

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    Ishiba, who chosen as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new leader on Friday, replaces Fumio Kishida who stepped down after his government was dogged by multiple scandals.

  8. Al Jazeera

    Japanese parliament confirms Ishiba as new PM (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Parliament confirms Shigeru Ishiba’s appointment after he won contest to lead ruling LDP party.

  9. Washington Times

    Japan’s new PM Shigeru Ishiba moves quickly to bolster support (opens Washington Times)

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    Shigeru Ishiba has moved quickly to set his stamp on Japanese politics, officially becoming Japanese prime minister and calling a snap general election for October 27.

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