Shinzo Abe named Japan’s new Prime MinisterDecember 26, 2012 - 11:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Conservative former PM Shinzo Abe has been voted in as prime minister again by Japan's MPs, after his party's poll victory earlier this month, BBC News said. Abe's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner have a two-thirds majority in the lower house. The governing Democratic Party (DPJ) suffered major losses in the poll, with leader Yoshihiko Noda stepping down. Abe, who was prime minister in 2006-07, is expected to form a new cabinet later on Wednesday, December 26. Abe, 58, has called for Japan's pacifist constitution to be revised and patriotic sentiment nurtured. This time round Abe campaigned on a platform promising an end to years of economic stagnation, with more public spending and a looser monetary policy. But some economists say there is little new in Abe's policies, or "Abenomics" as they have been called. He has also said he would allow nuclear energy a role in Japan's future despite last year's disaster. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |