Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week

Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week

ByThe Associated Press

September 27, 2024, 2:26 AM

TOKYO -- Japan’s ruling party picks former Defense Minister Shigeru Ishiba as leader. He will become prime minister next week.

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