TOKYO (AP) -- Taro Aso, who was elected Monday to head Japan's ruling party and stood on the brink of becoming prime minister, has a reputation for being just about everything his predecessor wasn't. He's charming, charismatic and brimming with... ...full story at AP
from AP on Mon, Sep 22 2008
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