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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Obuchi Resigns Censured over political fund issue
October 20, 2014, Tokyo, Japan - Japan's Trade and Industry Minister Yuko Obuchi purses her lips as she meets the media at the ministry in Tokyo on Monday, Obuchi, a daughter of late Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, submitted her letter of resignation to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, taking her responsibility over the alleged misuse of political funds. The resignation will deal a severe blow to Abe, who appointed five women as new Cabinet ministers when he reshuffled ministers when he reshuffled his Cabinet on Sept. 3 in his bid to underline his aim of promoting the status of women in Japan. Natsuki Sakai/AFLO) AYF -mis-
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