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Japan's Suga in pole position for PM as debate kicks off
Suga already has 58 per cent of total LDP votes - more than the majority required - without even counting the additional 141 votes.
Wed Sep 09 2020
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Japan's economy sinks deeper into worst postwar contraction, intensifies challenge for new leader
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yashihide Suga, a frontrunner to become next premier, has signalled his readiness to boost spending if he were to lead the country.
Tue Sep 08 2020
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Mandela brought the world toward a racial reconciliation
Mandela engaged in one of the world's most vital postwar tasks: dismantling the strong web of racist ideas.
Fri Dec 06 2013