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TOKYO, March 28 Asia Pulse - Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's subtle endorsement of Shinzo Abe as his successor may be prompted by the discord between Koizumi and Yasuo Fukuda, another prospective candidate.
With Koizumi set to step down from his position as Liberal Democratic Party president when his term expires in September, four LDP lawmakers have been regarded as possible successors: Abe, who is now chief cabinet secretary; Taro Aso,...
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