Veteran governor to retire

Veteran governor to retire

FUKUOKA, Japan - Fukuoka Gov. Wataru Aso meets reporters outside his official residence in Fukuoka City on Oct. 5, 2010. He said he will not run in the next election for a fifth four-year term. He has served since 1995.

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