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Japan's ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week

Japan's ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week.

By The Associated Press

The Associated Press
September 27, 2024 at 6:30AM

TOKYO — Japan's ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week.

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