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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Liberal Doctors Demonstration - Paris

Several thousand doctors march in Paris against the authoritarian drift of the health system in Paris, France on January 10, 2026. Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi at LDP's new year event

Japan PM Takaichi at LDP's new year event

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during a meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to kick off the new year at its headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, shakes hands with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Japan LDP policy chief in S. Korea

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is pictured with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Jan. 8, 2026, in Seoul.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (2nd from R), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, inspects a patrol boat Japan provided to the Philippine Coast Guard on Jan. 7, 2026, in Manila.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (C), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, meets the press following talks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro in Manila on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Japan LDP policy chief in Philippines

Takayuki Kobayashi (L), policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, holds talks with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoroin Manila on Jan. 7, 2026.

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Session of Questions to the Government at The National Assembly - Paris AJ

Session of Questions to the Government at The National Assembly - Paris AJ

French liberal party Renaissance MP Eric Woerth during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly, France's lower house parliament in Paris, France on January 7, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to the Government at The National Assembly - Paris AJ

Session of Questions to the Government at The National Assembly - Paris AJ

French liberal party Renaissance MP Eric Woerth during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly, France's lower house parliament in Paris, France on January 7, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Session of Questions to the Government at The National Assembly - Paris AJ

Session of Questions to the Government at The National Assembly - Paris AJ

French liberal party Renaissance MP Eric Woerth during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly, France's lower house parliament in Paris, France on January 7, 2026. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech during the new year's kick-off meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party at the party headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan PM Takaichi

Japan PM Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrives at the headquarters of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo on Jan. 6, 2026.

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Japan LDP's new poster

Japan LDP's new poster

A new poster of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party featuring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, its leader, is pictured at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025.

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Japan LDP's new poster

Japan LDP's new poster

A new poster of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party featuring Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, its leader, is pictured at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025.

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[Breaking News]PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

TOKYO, Japan, Dec. 1 Kyodo - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025, as her remark "I will work, work, work, work and work" was selected as Japan's top catchphrase for 2025. Takaichi made the remark after winning the leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Oct. 4. (Kyodo)

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Demonstration Against Austerity - Toulouse

Demonstration Against Austerity - Toulouse

A placard reads, Liberal policies are ruining us, fueling conflict, destroying a livable planet, and killing all hope! There is money out there—tax justice !. Protest, everyone mobilised against austerity and for our wages. France, Toulouse, 2 December 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025, as her remark "I will work, work, work, work and work" was selected as Japan's top catchphrase for 2025. Takaichi made the remark after winning the leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Oct. 4.

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PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

PM Takaichi's remark tops Japan 2025 catchphrase list

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses for photos at an award ceremony in Tokyo on Dec. 1, 2025, as her remark "I will work, work, work, work and work" was selected as Japan's top catchphrase for 2025. Takaichi made the remark after winning the leadership election of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Oct. 4.

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LDP Vice President Aso

LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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LDP Vice President Aso

LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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LDP Vice President Aso

LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

President/Chairman of the strategic committee and spokesperson for the E. Leclerc movement, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, Executive Chairman of the E. Leclerc movement, Philippe Michaud and French liberal party Renaissance MP Stephane Travert during the Economic Affairs Committee. They are being questioned about the situation of the E. Leclerc group, as well as about distribution, relations with suppliers, price formation and consumption. On November 25, 2025, at the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

President/Chairman of the strategic committee and spokesperson for the E. Leclerc movement, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, Executive Chairman of the E. Leclerc movement, Philippe Michaud and French liberal party Renaissance MP Stephane Travert during the Economic Affairs Committee. They are being questioned about the situation of the E. Leclerc group, as well as about distribution, relations with suppliers, price formation and consumption. On November 25, 2025, at the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

President/Chairman of the strategic committee and spokesperson for the E. Leclerc movement, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, Executive Chairman of the E. Leclerc movement, Philippe Michaud and French liberal party Renaissance MP Stephane Travert during the Economic Affairs Committee. They are being questioned about the situation of the E. Leclerc group, as well as about distribution, relations with suppliers, price formation and consumption. On November 25, 2025, at the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

President/Chairman of the strategic committee and spokesperson for the E. Leclerc movement, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, Executive Chairman of the E. Leclerc movement, Philippe Michaud and French liberal party Renaissance MP Stephane Travert during the Economic Affairs Committee. They are being questioned about the situation of the E. Leclerc group, as well as about distribution, relations with suppliers, price formation and consumption. On November 25, 2025, at the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

President/Chairman of the strategic committee and spokesperson for the E. Leclerc movement, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, Executive Chairman of the E. Leclerc movement, Philippe Michaud and French liberal party Renaissance MP Stephane Travert during the Economic Affairs Committee. They are being questioned about the situation of the E. Leclerc group, as well as about distribution, relations with suppliers, price formation and consumption. On November 25, 2025, at the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

Michel Edouard Leclerc at the Commission of Economic Affairs - Paris AJ

President/Chairman of the strategic committee and spokesperson for the E. Leclerc movement, Michel-Edouard Leclerc, Executive Chairman of the E. Leclerc movement, Philippe Michaud and French liberal party Renaissance MP Stephane Travert during the Economic Affairs Committee. They are being questioned about the situation of the E. Leclerc group, as well as about distribution, relations with suppliers, price formation and consumption. On November 25, 2025, at the National Assembly (Palais Bourbon) in Paris, France. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nikkei stock index closes at all-time high

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 21 Kyodo - A financial data monitor in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average at an all-time closing high of 49,316.06. Stock buying was spurred by optimism for fresh economic steps as ruling Liberal Democratic Party head Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament earlier in the day. (Kyodo)

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Japan party leaders hold talks in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Oct. 15 Kyodo - Japan's new ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi holds talks in Tokyo with Hirofumi Yoshimura and Fumitake Fujita, co-leaders of the second-largest opposition party the Japan Innovation Party on Oct. 15, 2025, amid uncertainty over whether Takaichi will be able to win enough votes to become premier during an extraordinary parliamentary session starting Oct. 21. (Kyodo)

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JIP chief Yoshimura

JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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JIP chief Yoshimura

JIP chief Yoshimura

Hirofumi Yoshimura, Osaka gov. and chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, holds a press conference at the prefectural headquarters in Osaka on Oct. 22, 2025, a day after Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the backing of the JIP.

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Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Heads of ruling parties hold talks

Sanae Takaichi (R), the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, and Hirofumi Yoshimura, chief of the LDP's new coalition partner Japan Innovation Party, shake hands at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, ahead of their talks after she was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament with the JIP's backing.

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Takaichi Named Japan's 1st Female Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Eugene Hoshiko/AP/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A large screen in Beijing shows the news report that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

LDP head Takaichi elected Japan's 1st female PM

A large screen in Beijing shows the news report that Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister in parliament on Oct. 21, 2025.

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Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Japan Lower House Elects Takaichi New Prime Minister - Tokyo

Sanae Takaichi C) rises to accept a round of applause after winning the prime ministerial designation vote in the House of Representatives in Tokyo, Japan, October 21, 2025. Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party LDP), was officially elected the country's prime minister on Tuesday after winning in both houses of parliament, becoming the country's first female leader. Photo by Xinhua/Jia Haocheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

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