New rival threatens Abe in Japan snap election
The prime minister called a snap election to bolster his position but a new rival has seized the chance to challenge him
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- Scandals and setbacks
- Cabinet reshuffle
- Snap election
- Economic mandate?
- Koike's new party
- Majority under threat?
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