Japan PM Naoto Kan announces resignation amid criticism

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Source: BBC

Japan PM Naoto Kan announces resignation amid criticism

Japan's beleaguered Prime Minister Naoto Kan has announced his resignation, clearing the way for the country's sixth leader in five years.

Mr Kan has been criticised for failing to show leadership after the devastating 11 March earthquake and tsunami, and ensuing nuclear crisis.

In June, Mr Kan pledged to quit if parliament passed three key pieces of legislation, which it did on Friday.

The ruling Democratic Party of Japan will choose a new leader on Monday.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-14675445

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The Fukushima Daiichi plant claims another one.

[Ian David]

1. When was the last time a Japanese PM did NOT resign in disgrace? n/t

[AsahinaKimi]

2. This wasn't entirely unexpected..

Its been mentioned for months now in the On line Japanese news services.

[Supersedeas]

3. The world is full of political turmoil