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Doubts on Hatoyama's leadership

Source: Kuwait Times
Okinawa : Japan | about 1 month ago  
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  • Japan's Foreign Minister Okada and National Strategy Minister Kan applaud Prime Minister Hatoyama after his first speech to parliament at its lower house in Japan
    Japan's Foreign Minister Okada and National Strategy Minister Kan ...
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A plan to relocate a US Marine base on the southern island of Okinawa is the latest issue to set ministers at odds with one another, forcing Hatoyama to distance himself from their remarks. Any sign that the premier is dithering could threaten his strong support rating, currently running at over 70 percent,...
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