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Japan faces policy gridlock as ruling party reels

53 days ago

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan faced political gridlock after the ruling party's thrashing in an election on Sunday, which could thwart efforts to curb a huge public debt and get the economy in shape, and put Prime Minister Naoto Kan's job at risk.

Anti-tax backlash bruises Japan’s ruling party at the polls

54 days ago

Drubbing in upper house will complicate debt woes

Japan government at risk of setback as voters go to poll

54 days ago

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese were voting on Sunday in an upper house election that could deliver a major blow to Prime Minister Naoto Kan's government, stalling efforts to curb a huge public debt and putting the premier's job at risk.

Upper house vote tests Japan PM

54 days ago

Japan is voting in an upper house election seen as a referendum on 10 months of rule by the party of PM Naoto Kan.

NZ whaling activist returns home

55 days ago

New Zealand anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune arrives home after being deported from Japan, but vows to continue his fight.