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Japan's Aso picks chums, hawkish Cabinet

Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, appointed several outspoken nationalist allies to his Cabinet Wednesday, while keeping a fiscal reformer for a key post. Full story

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Fukuda elected Japanese PM

Yasuo Fukuda, who has promised to bring stability and moderation to Japan's tumultuous political scene, was elected prime minister by the lower house of parliament.

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Japan's Aso picks chums, hawkish Cabinet

GMT China Daily Japan's new prime minister, Taro Aso, appointed several outspoken nationalist allies to his Cabinet Wednesday, while keeping a fiscal reformer for a key post.

Aso's new cabinet formally launched

GMT Xinhua English TOKYO, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- The cabinet of Japan's newly-elected Prime Minister Taro Aso was formally launched late Wednesday following an attestation ceremony at the Imperial Palace.

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GMT Xinhua English NEW YORK, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Wednesday extended his congratulations to newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso.

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GMT Xinhua English BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday congratulated former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso on being elected Japan's new prime minister.

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News Analysis: How will Aso steer Japanese government out of gridlock

GMT Xinhua English TOKYO, Sept. 23 (Xinhua) -- Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) boss Taro Aso is virtually certain to become Japan's next prime minister succeeding outgoing Yasuo Fukuda, as his party controls the lower house of the parliament.

Fukuda's exit reflects drift in Japan's politics

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GMT SINA.com TOKYO - Japan's ruling party worked quickly to find a new leader Tuesday after Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda suddenly resigned over a deadlock in parliament with an emboldened opposition that has blocked or stalled virtually all government business over the past year.