TOKYO (AP) Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.
The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity t… [+5554 chars]
Japan’s Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election - AP News
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. The move Friday is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help governing party regain ground after major losses in recent year…
By:Mari Yamaguchi
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