TOKYO (AP) -- Outspoken conservative Taro Aso took power as Japan's prime minister on Wednesday after he overcame opposition forces in a split parliament, tasked with rejuvenating the ailing ruling party ahead of elections.... ...full story at AP
from AP on Wed, Sep 24 2008
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