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Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan’s leader, winning on 5th attempt
TOKYO >> Japan’s incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he wanted to clean up his ruling party, revitalize the economy and see off security threats from powerful neighbors after triumphing in his fifth and what he called final leadership bid on Friday.
Ex-Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba chosen to lead Japan's ruling party and become prime minister
Japan’s governing party has picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime minister next week.
Reactions to Shigeru Ishiba's selection as Japan's next PM
Following are reactions to Shigeru Ishiba's election as leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, setting him up to take over as prime minister next week:
Shigeru Ishiba to lead Japan after dramatic intra-party vote
Former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday won a race to lead Japan’s conservative ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a victory that puts him in line to succeed resigning Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Shigeru Ishiba to be next Japanese premier after winning LDP leadership
Shigeru Ishiba will become the next prime minister of Japan after winning the presidency of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in a closely contested run-off vote on Friday. As president of the LDP the 67-year-old former defence and agriculture minister will succeed Fumio Kishida after a parliamentary vote on October 1.
Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's leader, winning on fifth attempt
Japan's incoming prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba, said he wanted to clean up his ruling party, revitalise the economy and see off security threats from powerful neighbours after triumphing in his fifth and what he called final leadership bid on Friday.
The LDP Leadership Race: Ishiba Shigeru Wins
Takaichi, in fact, emerged at the top in the first round of voting, with Ishiba in second place. Seven hundred thirty-six votes were up for grabs, half from party members around the country and half from legislators.
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Shigeru Ishiba: Japan’s former defence minister chosen by ruling party to become next prime minister
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Former defense minister Ishiba to be Japan’s PM
Shigeru Ishiba had come close to the top job before, including in 2012 when he lost to nationalist Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader who was later assassinated.
Ex-Defense Minister Ishiba chosen to lead Japan’s ruling party and become prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba, right, with Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, left, and other candidates, celebrates after Ishiba was ...
Japan’s ‘Oddball’ Leader Ishiba Wants to Boost Military, Beat Deflation
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