Japan PM Kan to step down in autumn
Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who has been facing problems since the time of tsunami and earthquake in Japan, is at risk of losing a no-confidence vote in parliament later on Thursday, and will resign in the autumn, a private broadcaster TBS said.
Earlier in the day, the head of a tiny ruling coalition partner, the People's New Party, had urged the unpopular premier to resign once he has extended the current parliament session and dealt with Japan's earthquake-triggered crisis, including radiation leaks at crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.
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