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 | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. 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. |