Noda launches new party

Noda launches new party

TOKYO Japan - Former Home Affairs Minister Takeshi Noda addresses an inaugural meeting of his new party ''Hoshuto'' (conservative party) held at a Tokyo hotel April 3. Noda, who assumed the post of secretary-general, has been joined by 25 other lawmakers who bolted from the Liberal Party (LP). Seated at left is Chikage Ogi who was elected leader of the new party.

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