Aso says to decide on when to dissolve lower house for election

Aso says to decide on when to dissolve lower house for election

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso enters the Prime Minister's Office on July 13 after the historic defeat of the ruling coalition in July 12 Tokyo metropolitan assembly election.

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