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Japan's struggling PM Suga steps down, sets stage for new leader

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said in a surprise move on Friday he would step down, setting the stage for a new premier after a one-year tenure marred by an unpopular Covid-19 response and sinking public support.

Added on the 03/09/2021 15:30:18 - Copyright : France 24 EN

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