Japan Election Keeps Ruling Coalition, Expands Opposition
In a national vote the Liberal Democratic Party and allies retained a majority with 271 seats, while the Democratic Party of Japan gained 32 seats to 127. Voters emissions signaled preference for stability but urged reform, boosting urban opposition and challenging the LDP's rural stronghold. Prime Minister Mori survived but faces pressure amid weak growth and rising debt.
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Tokyo
Japan
Liberal Democrats
Nihon Keizai Shimbun
Ing
Yoshiro Mori
Mori
Komeito
Conservative
Democratic Party of Japan
Democrats
LDP
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Palestinians balk at summit under U S mediation
In Ramallah Palestinian leaders reject the idea of a U S mediated summit with Israel, saying gaps remain too wide to yield a productive meeting. Denys Ross met with Yasser Arafat and Saeb Erekat, refining the push before Madeleine Albright's visit to gauge prospects for talks.
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Dennis Ross
Yasser Arafat
Ross
Madeleine Albright
Albright
Clinton
Arafat
Saeb Erekat
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