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Japan's ruling party announces that it has elected chief cabinet secretary Yoshihide Suga as its new leader, making him all but certain to replace Shinzo Abe as the country's next prime minister. SOUNDBITE
Former foreign minister Fumio Kishida makes a speech after he won a party election to become Japan's next prime minister. "I felt a sense of danger for our democracy," says Kishida, "and so I put myself forward as a candidate quicker than anyone else." IMAGES
Four politicians running for Japan's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race cast their ballots as members of Japan's ruling party vote to pick their next prime minister. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, who opted not to stand, is also seen casting his vote. IMAGES
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi casts his ballot in the city of Ahmedabad, during a third round of voting in the country's ongoing election, which is taking place in seven phases over six weeks. Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is widely expected to win a third term in the marathon vote. IMAGES
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) holds its closing rally for presidential candidate and current Vice-President Lai Ching-te, on the eve of an election that China has warned could take the island of 23 million people closer to war. Tens of thousands of people have flocked to noisy rallies of the main candidates as they make a last push for votes. IMAGES