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Naoto Kan faces off against powerful challenger in parliament vote for leadership of the ruling Democratic Party.
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Final results leave ruling party's position weakened, prompting apology from the PM.
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Naoto Kan apologises for poor showing in parliamentary polls but vows a fresh start.
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Ruling DPJ set to lose slim majority in election to upper house of parliament.
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Coalition government loses majority in upper house of parliament, exit polls suggest.
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PM faces key test in election that could deal blow to efforts to tackle massive public debt.
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Analysts say poor result could push Naoto Kan from office after just a month in power.
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Mix of old and fresh faces in Naoto Kan's team as he seeks to boost ruling party's image.
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Naoto Kan, current finance minister, confirms plan to join race to succeed Hatoyama.
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Yukio Hatoyama under pressure after backtracking on pledge to move US air base.
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