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Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi speaks on economy, security in address to parliament

Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered her first policy speech to the parliament…

‘Stealth husband’ of Japan’s new PM vows quiet support

The spouse of Japan's first woman Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes to support her by being a "stealth…

Japan’s first female prime minister plays heavy metal on drums to let off steam

Japan's "Iron Lady" listens to… Iron Maiden?The country's parliament elected veteran ultraconservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi to serve as…

What to Know About Sanae Takaichi’s New Government

Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) President Sanae Takaichi attends a plenary session in the lower house of the Diet,…

Japan’s first female leader is an ultraconservative star from a male-dominated party

TOKYO (AP) — Sanae Takaichi, a star of ultraconservative Japanese politics and a rare woman to rise in…

Japan getting its first female prime minister, ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi

Tokyo — Japan's parliament elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the country's first female prime minister Tuesday, a day…

By CBSNews

Hardliner conservative Sanae Takaichi elected Japan’s first female leader

Staunch conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan’s first female prime minister by the country’s parliament on Tuesday, in…

China hawk Takaichi named Japan’s first woman PM

Japan got its first woman prime minister on Tuesday after Sanae Takaichi, a China hawk and social conservative,…

Asian markets extend gains, Japan’s Nikkei nears 50,000-level

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets advanced on Tuesday, with Japan’s benchmark approaching the symbolically important 50,000 level for…

Top Asian News 4:57 a.m. GMT

Top Asian News 4:57 a.m. GMT

New deal puts Takaichi on track to be Japan’s first woman PM: reports

Japan's ruling party is set to sign a new coalition deal on Monday, paving the way for Sanae…

Japan’s LDP, Ishin agree to form coalition government, Kyodo says

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's Liberal Democratic Party and the Japan Innovation Party have broadly agreed to form a coalition…

By Reuters