Yukio Hatoyama
Naoto Kan becomes Japan's new prime minister
June 04, 2010Japanese lawmakers have elected Naoto Kan as the country's new prime minister, two days after the surprise resignation of Yukio Hatoyama. Mr Kan, the outgoing finance minister, promised economic reform and a focus on social welfare, as well as smooth...
2nd Day of UN General Assembly Debate Underway
September 24, 2009A second day of debate is underway at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, where speakers Thursday include Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela. Other speakers Thursday include Japanese Prime...