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The candidates to be Japan's next leader include a former premier's son and a defense expert

Sep. 12, 2024 23:34 PM EDT

TOKYO (AP) — Japan will have a new leader after outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing Liberal Democratic Party holds a vote on Sept. 27 to choose his replacement. They hope to shake off scandals that have dogged his government and regain public support. A record nine...