Obuchi declares end to coalition with LP

Obuchi declares end to coalition with LP

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi (K) tells reporters at his official residence in Tokyo on the night of April 1 that his Liberal Democratic Party and and the New Komeito party are quitting the three-party ruling coalition with the Liberal Party. He made the remark after talks with LP leader Ichiro Ozawa and New Komeito party leader Takenori Kanzaki.

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