TOKYO (AP) -- Potential successors to Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who abruptly resigned this week, began rallying their forces Wednesday ahead of a ruling party vote to formally name his replacement.... ...full story at AP
from AP on Wed, Sep 03 2008
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Abe tries to seduce voters ahead of crucial election »
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Fukuda announces resignation »
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