Japan’s governing party has picked former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as its leader, setting him up to become prime ...

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Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has picked Ishiba Shigeru as its next leader. Ishiba is expected to succeed Kishida Fumio, who is stepping down from the position, as the country's next prime ...