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Japan’s Defence Minister To Resign Over Scandal
Japan's defence minister Tomomi Inada will resign over an alleged coverup involving military documents, local media...
Japan’s Main Opposition Party Chief Steps Down
The head of Japan's reeling main opposition party announced her resignation on Thursday, less than a year after...
Japan PM Abe’s Support Dips To Lowest Level
Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has fallen to the lowest level of his premiership, opinion polls...
Japan PM Abe Chastened By Huge Loss In Tokyo Assembly Vote
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said his party's stinging defeat in weekend Tokyo assembly elections represented a...
Japan PM Abe Set For Huge Loss In Tokyo Assembly Vote
Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's conservative party was set for a major defeat in the Tokyo assembly...
Tokyo Votes In Local Polls With National Consequences
Tokyo goes to the polls Sunday in a local election that could have national consequences as the capital's governor...
Female Japan Politician Resigns After Attacking Male Aide
A female Japanese politician has resigned after an audio tape emerged of her violently attacking a male secretary, and...
Japan’s ‘peace Constitution’ Under Pressure At 70
Japan's American-written "peace constitution" has survived unchanged for 70 years, but nationalists seeking an overhaul...
Kenyatta Takes Swipe At Presidential Rival
Kenya's President Uhuru Kenyatta has dismissed the opposition National Super Alliance's (NSA) line-up for the 8 August...
New Rules Give Japan’s Abe Chance To Lead Until 2021
Japan's ruling party on Sunday extended term limits for its leaders, a change that gives Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a...
Kenyan Women Urged To Withhold Sex In Vote Drive
A Kenyan MP has asked women to withhold sex from their husbands until they register as voters for the 8 August...