Japan's Takaichi Dissolves Parliament
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Ms Takaichi, a hawkish conservative, took office in October after winning an internal contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), becoming Japan’s first female prime minister. Support for her administration remains unusually elevated for a Japanese government at this stage in its term.
TOKYO—Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. The move is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help governing party regain ground after major losses in recent years,