Lawmakers vote to keep embattled Ishiba as Japan PM
Lawmakers appointed former defence minister Ishiba head of a minority government -- meaning he may face political gridlock, or need to compromise to pass new bills.
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Japan's Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on November 11, 2024. (AFP)
By NewVision Reporter
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Tokyo, Japan | AFP
Japanese Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having recently led the ruling coalition