TOKYO, June 27 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso promises a general election "in the not so distant future."
TOKYO, June 25 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso ruled out holding a poll for president of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party prior to general elections.
TOKYO, June 15 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's Liberal Democratic Party-led coalition saw its public support take another plunge in a survey released Monday.
TOKYO, Oct. 28 (UPI) -- Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has decided against calling elections this year because of growing economic problems, sources told Kyodo news Tuesday.
TOKYO, Sept. 24 (UPI) -- Taro Aso was elected Japan's new prime minister Wednesday by the country's parliament, replacing Yasuo Fukuda, and he immediately announced his Cabinet.
TOKYO, Sept. 22 (UPI) -- Former Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso Monday was elected president of the Liberal Democratic Party, a step toward his becoming Japan's prime minister.
TOKYO, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- Taro Aso, secretary-general of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, Tuesday expressed interest to succeed Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, who has resigned.
TOKYO, Sept. 17 (UPI) -- Front-runner Yasuo Fukuda said he would seek amiable relations with other countries if picked to succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan’s prime minister.
TOKYO, Sept. 14 (UPI) -- Leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party appeared ready Saturday to name a veteran member of Parliament as their leader.
TOKYO, March 11 (UPI) -- Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Aso said he would support an investigation by the ruling Democratic Liberal Party of wartime brothels run by the Japanese army.
