Hatoyama elected a new Japan's prime minister
Newly elected Japan's prime minister Yukio Hatoyama bows to the lower house of the parliament in Tokyo, Japan, on September 16, 2009. UPI/Keizo Mori
Latest Headlines
A top Chinese official called for dialogue on the island dispute with Japan while a spokesman said Beijing remained on high alert over the escalating tensions.
UPI Almanac for Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's coalition could fall from power if a former prime minister and his followers leave the ruling party, observers say.
A bill that would double Japan's sales tax by 2015 passed the lower house of Parliament Tuesday despite opposition in the country's ruling party.
UPI Almanac for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011.
Yoshihiko Noda, known as a fiscal conservative, has been chosen as Japan's next finance minister by new Prime Minister Naoto Kan.
Japanese Finance Minister Naoto Kan emerged Thursday as the leading candidate to succeed Yukio Hatoyama as prime minister, political observers said.
The main Japanese opposition party was unmoved Wednesday by Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama's decision to resign, saying new elections should be held.
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, hobbled by government scandals and criticism of relocation of a U.S. base, resigned after just eight months in office.
Embattled Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama announced his decision to step down Wednesday after only eight months in office.
Quotes
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International
United Press International
