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Under fire from the opposition and members of his own party, Naoto Kan says he still could step down in six months.
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Naoto Kan says he intends to stay in office until next election, as resignation of foreign minister deepens crisis.
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Japanese PM Naoto Kan retains seat after defeating veteran lawmaker Ichiro Ozawa in a bruising party leadership vote.
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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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Leftist campaigner turned fiscal conservative becomes fifth leader in less than four years.
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Public opinion leaning towards opposition party for Sunday's parliamentary vote.
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Yasuo Fukuda set to be named PM as government of Shinzo Abe resigns.
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Shinzo Abe has formally entered the race to be Japan's next prime minister, saying his country must forge a stronger role on the world stage and better ties with Asia.
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Last Modified: 01 Sep 2006 12:00 GMT
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