Japan Finance Minister to become PM August 29, 2011 - 11:09 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Japan's ruling party has elected Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda as its new chief meaning he will almost certainly become the next Prime Minister and inherit the challenge of rebuilding from the country's disasters, AP reported. Noda, 54, is known as a fiscal conservative. He defeated Trade Minister Banri Kaieda on Monday, August 29, in a run-off election 215-177 after none of the five candidates won a majority in the first round. Noda will inherit a host of daunting challenges, from a sluggish economy to the massive reconstruction after March's tsunami and nuclear crisis. He will go on to become Prime Minister because the ruling Democrats control the more powerful lower house of parliament.   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 |  Latest news Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty  Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty.Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza.Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations.Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |
