Japan's new PM Aso plans for snap polls
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Japan's ruling Liberal Democrat Party's has chosen the outspoken conservative Taro Aso as the country's new prime minister. Mr Aso's first task is to steer Asia's biggest economy away from recession. Taro Aso will be formally appointed Prime Minister in parliament today, with a new cabinet expected to be inaugurated at the same time. Observers say the LDP will pressure the new prime minister to take advantage of his public approval rating, to call early elections.
Presenter: Shane McLeod
Speakers: Japanese Prime Minister, Taro Aso
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