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The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert
3 months, 4 weeks ago

The candidates to be Japan’s next leader include a former premier’s son and a defense expert

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. As digital minister, Kono has led the elimination of Japan’s reliance on fax machines, paper documents requiring “hanko” stamps and the “my number” social security identification system. Kono has said Japan faces …

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GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives
10 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP candidates elevate anti-transgender messaging as a rallying call to Christian conservatives

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Thousands of people in one of South Carolina’s most conservative counties roared when Donald Trump promised to cut federal funding on “Day 1” for schools pushing what he called “transgender insanity” onto children. “I will keep men out of women’s sports.” The former president has repeatedly mocked transgender people during his campaign, using language about gender identity …

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Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s ruling party picks Fumio Kishida as leader, set to be next prime minister

Hindustan Times  

Fumio Kishida is set to become Japan’s prime minister after the ex-foreign minister overcame popular reformer, Taro Kono, to win the leadership of the country’s ruling party. Kishida, 64, was expected to be appointed Monday to succeed outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, putting him in charge of the world’s third-largest economy as it seeks to rebound from a virus emergency. …

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Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan’s next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The stakes are high as Japanese governing party members vote Wednesday for four candidates seeking to replace Yoshihide Suga as prime minister. Takaichi, with the crucial backing of Suga’s predecessor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose conservative vision and revisionist stance she supports, has risen fast, while Noda’s chances are fading. “Prime Minister Suga obviously had a problem …

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Japan's next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan's next PM must work quickly on virus, economy, China

The Hindu  

The stakes are high as Japanese governing party members vote on Wednesday for four candidates seeking to replace Yoshihide Suga as prime minister. Ms. Takaichi, with the crucial backing of Mr. Suga's predecessor, former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose conservative vision and revisionist stance she supports, has risen fast, while Ms. Noda’s chances are fading. Mr. Abe’s backing of Ms. …

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In Japan's notoriously sexist politics, two women candidates in race for PM, aspire to break glass ceiling
3 years, 3 months ago

In Japan's notoriously sexist politics, two women candidates in race for PM, aspire to break glass ceiling

Firstpost  

Sanae Takaichi and Seiko Noda are the first women in 13 years seeking the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in an election Wednesday Tokyo: The inclusion of two women among the four candidates vying to become the next prime minister seems like a big step forward for Japan’s notoriously sexist politics. While it’s unlikely either Takaichi or Noda …

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2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM
3 years, 3 months ago

2 women, political opposites, vying in race for Japan PM

Associated Press  

TOKYO — The inclusion of two women among the four candidates vying to become the next prime minister seems like a big step forward for Japan’s notoriously sexist politics. While it’s unlikely either Takaichi or Noda will become prime minister, having two women try for the top job is considered progress for the ruling party. Women comprise only about 10% …

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Japan PM candidates deny toning down their views to attract votes
3 years, 3 months ago

Japan PM candidates deny toning down their views to attract votes

The Hindu  

Two leading candidates to become Japan’s next Prime Minister denied on Saturday that they had toned down their stances on nuclear energy and gender issues to attract conservative backing in a tight ruling party leadership election this month. The election for leader of the Liberal Democratic Party pits Vaccine Minister Taro Kono, 58, against former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, 64; …

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Japan vaccine minister seeks to be next prime minister
3 years, 4 months ago

Japan vaccine minister seeks to be next prime minister

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s outspoken vaccinations minister, Taro Kono, announced Friday that he is running to become the head of the governing party, who usually is chosen prime minister, and pledged to be reform-minded and gets things done. Kono’s declaration comes a week after Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga’s sudden announcement that he will not seek another term as head of the …

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Vaccine chief Kono popular favorite to become Japan’s leader
3 years, 4 months ago

Vaccine chief Kono popular favorite to become Japan’s leader

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japan’s outspoken Cabinet minister in charge of vaccinations, Taro Kono, has the most popular support to become the country’s next leader, according to opinion polls released Monday, as potential candidates jockey to replace outgoing Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga. A telephone survey conducted on Sept. 4-5 and released Monday by Japan’s Kyodo News agency showed nearly 32% of the …

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