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Yoshihide Suga Set to Be Named Japan’s New Prime Minister After Abe’s Abrupt Exit

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Suga is expected to maintain Japan’s close ties with the U.S., but has admitted that his “diplomatic skills” aren’t quite up to scratch.

Jamie Ross
Jamie Ross 

News Correspondent

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Jamie Ross

Jamie Ross

News Correspondent

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