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Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election

TOKYO -- Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election.

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Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

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