Ex-defense chief Nakatani tapped as defense minister

Ex-defense chief Nakatani tapped as defense minister

TOKYO, Japan - Gen Nakatani, former Defense Agency chief, enters the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Dec. 24, 2014. Nakatani was appointed defense minister in the new Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, replacing scandal-hit Akinori Eto. His appointment was the only change in the Cabinet lineup.

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