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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2025. Ishiba on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid growing calls for him to take responsibility for the party's election setback. Photo by Toru Hanai/Bloomberg/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves after a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2025. Ishiba on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid growing calls for him to take responsibility for the party's election setback. Photo by Toru Hanai/Bloomberg/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2025. Ishiba on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid growing calls for him to take responsibility for the party's election setback. Photo by Toru Hanai/Bloomberg/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2025. Ishiba on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid growing calls for him to take responsibility for the party's election setback. Photo by Toru Hanai/Bloomberg/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba Resigns - Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba attends a press conference at the prime minister's office in Tokyo, Japan, September 7, 2025. Ishiba on Sunday announced that he will step down as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), amid growing calls for him to take responsibility for the party's election setback. Photo by Toru Hanai/Bloomberg/Pool via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LDP board meeting

Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba attends a board meeting of the ruling party at its headquarters in Tokyo on July 29, 2025, amid renewed calls for his resignation over the party's recent election setback.

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LDP board meeting

Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba attends a board meeting of the ruling party at its headquarters in Tokyo on July 29, 2025, amid renewed calls for his resignation over the party's recent election setback.

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LDP board meeting

Japanese Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party President Shigeru Ishiba (C), LDP Vice President Yoshihide Suga (R) and LDP Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama attend a board meeting of the ruling party at its headquarters in Tokyo on July 29, 2025, amid renewed calls for the premier to resign over the party's recent election setback.

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

A general view of Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Aid Stalls After Temporary Pier Breaks Apart - Gaza

Humanitarian aid supplies are airdropped by plane into Khan Yunis refugee camp on May 30, 2024 in Gaza Strip. US aid efforts for Gaza have suffered an embarrassing setback after the temporary pier built by the military broke apart in heavy seas, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. The $ 320m pier was intended to provide a crucial supply line for aid deliveries by sea to reach starving Palestinians and alleviate a humanitarian catastrophe. Now the effort is on hold for at least a week .Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Columbia University tightens campus access after student protesters control building

STORY: Columbia University tightens campus access after student protesters control building SHOOTING TIME: April 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:17 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of protesters STORYLINE: Columbia University further limited access to its Morningside Campus on Tuesday as dozens of student protesters occupied Hamilton Hall on the campus early Tuesday. Only students residing in residential buildings on campus and employees who provide essential services to campus buildings, labs and residential student life have access to the campus now, said an announcement by Columbia University. "This access restriction will remain in place until circumstances allow otherwise," it said. The escalation follows a setback in the talks between student protesters and the administrators of the university on Monday, when students in the encampment were asked to disperse by Monday afternoon and faced suspension for staying in the encampment. Col

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Positive prospects for Spanish job market despite Q1 setback, says economist

STORY: Positive prospects for Spanish job market despite Q1 setback, says economist SHOOTING TIME: April 29, 2024 DATELINE: April 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:15 LOCATION: BARCELONA, Spain CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Barcelona 2. various of manufacturing and technological sectors 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 4. various of workers in various sectors 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 6. various of workers in various sectors 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (Spanish): JAVIER VAZQUEZ, Associate professor of economics at University of Barcelona 8. various of workers in various sectors STORYLINE: The prospects for Spain's labor market remain positive despite recently registering the worst employment figures since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, Javier Vazquez, an economist at the University of Barcelona, told Xinhua on Monday. According to the latest data from Spain's

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U.S. federal appeals court denies Trump immunity from prosecution

STORY: U.S. federal appeals court denies Trump immunity from prosecution SHOOTING TIME: file DATELINE: Feb. 7, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Washington CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Capitol riots (Jan 6, 2021) 2. various of Trump at the White House (file) STORYLINE: In a significant legal development, a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday delivered a ruling denying Donald Trump broad immunity from federal prosecution. This ruling represents a notable setback for the former president, who is highly likely to pursue an appeal in response. The decision follows arguments made by Trump's legal team a month prior, where they asserted sweeping claims of immunity from federal prosecution in the 2020 election interference case. These claims were vehemently opposed by lawyers representing the special counsel, who warned that granting such broad immunity would effectively grant presidents impunity to engage in criminal activities while in off

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Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (4r), helps to hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Barcelona City Hall, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (4r), helps to hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Barcelona City Hall, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The mayor of Barcelona, Jaume Collboni (4r), helps to hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Barcelona City Hall, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barcelona Celebrates International LGTBI Pride Day

The President of the Generalitat, Pere Aragonès (4r), the President of the Parliament, Anna Erra (3r) and the Minister of Equality and Feminisms of the Generalitat, Tània Verge (4l) hang the LGTBIQ flag during the International Pride Day at the Palace of the Generalitat, on June 28, 2023, in Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). Aragonès, has claimed this Tuesday the visibility and memory of the collective of older people Lgtbi to continue advancing as a society and build "broad majorities" with which there is no setback of rights. Photo by David Zorrakino / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Courier rides horse to deliver medicine in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Courier rides horse to deliver medicine in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: May 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP 1 (English): MA JIASHUAI, Xinhua correspondent 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Khashal, Courier at Zhaosu County 3. STANDUP 2 (English): MA JIASHUAI, Xinhua correspondent STORYLINE: A herder in northwest China's Xinjiang ordered stomach medicine online for emergency use but faced a setback as the deliveryman's car broke down. With no time to waste, a horse came to the rescue. STANDUP 1 (English): MA JIASHUAI, Xinhua correspondent "This is Xinhua correspondent Ma Jiashuai. Recently, a courier delivered medicine to a herder on horseback. Today, we are fortunate to see this (delivery) man in Zhaosu County in China's Xinjiang. Let's visit where he works and find out what happened then." SOUNDBITE (Chinese): Khashal, Courier in Zhaosu County "A herdsman had ordered stomach medicine online. He called us, saying that his medicine had run out and he ha

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Afghan children chase football dream despite war, poverty

STORY: Afghan children chase football dream despite war, poverty DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:10 LOCATION: BAMYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1 various of Afghan childre playing football 2 SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): AMIR HUSSAIN, Afghan boy 3 SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): TAZAHIR, Afghan boy 4 SOUNDBITE 3 (Dari): AHMAD BEHZAD, Provincial directorate of Physical Education and Sport in Bamyan STORYLINE: Millions of kids around the world dream of becoming football legend Lionel Messi, but Afghan boy Amir Hussain is not one of them. He has never even seen a live game of the Argentinian national football team. Hussain, 14, lives in central Afghanistan's Bamyan Valley where the famous Buddhas of Bamyan stand. Although the old-fashioned TVs, which have been used for several years there, can receive sports channels, few children in the village have the chance to stay up all night watching a football match. Despite the setback, Hussain's determination remained unshakable. At a small flat ground near his

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France wins on opening day at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens

STORY: France wins on opening day at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens DATELINE: April 1, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: HONG KONG, China CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event STORYLINE: Hong Kong, China lost to France 21-14 as the three-day Hong Kong Rugby Sevens kicked off on Friday. It marks the first time that the Hong Kong Sevens has been played twice on the same series calendar, with 28 teams competing at the Hong Kong Stadium, including 12 sides in women's sevens. In the last fixture on Friday, a brace of tries from Jordan Sepho and a try from Jonathan Laugel put France firmly in charge. Despite an exceptional try from Seb Brien, the hosts lacked the quality to turn the game around. Earlier, the defending champion Australia got the job done in the first half and eased past Japan 26-5, while another powerhouse Fiji got past Samoa 12-7. In the women's series, Hong Kong, China was crushed by New Zealand 50-0, followed by a 22-5 setback to Canada. Xinhua News Agency correspondents re

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China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2022

STORY: China issues report on U.S. human rights violations in 2022 DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:41 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. China's State Council Information Office's official website 2. various of U.S. street views STORYLINE: China's State Council Information Office on Tuesday issued the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2022. The report said that the year of 2022 witnessed a landmark setback for U.S. human rights. It added that in the United States, a country labeling itself a "human rights defender," chronic diseases such as money politics, racial discrimination, gun and police violence, as well as wealth polarization are rampant. The report said human rights legislation and justice have seen an extreme retrogression, further undermining the basic rights and freedoms of the American people. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Court nixes request to halt injunction banning Takahama plant restart

OTSU, Japan, June 17 Kyodo - The Otsu District Court in Shiga Prefecture rejects Kansai Electric Power Co.'s request on June 17, 2016, to suspend an injunction barring operation of the company's two reactivated reactors, seen in this photo -- Nos. 3-4 units at the Takahama nuclear plant, posing another setback for the Japanese government's push to ramp up nuclear power generation.

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DPJ's new secretary general

TOKYO, Japan - Akihiro Ohata (2nd from L), acting president of the Democratic Party of Japan, and DPJ Secretary General Goshi Hosono (3rd from L) attend the party's executive meeting at its headquarters in Tokyo on July 26, 2013. The DPJ approved the appointment of Ohata as its new secretary general, succeeding Hosono, who is stepping down to take responsibility for the main opposition party's upper house election setback.

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Japan upper house election

TOKYO, Japan - Main opposition Democratic Party of Japan leader Banri Kaieda is interviewed about his party's setback in the House of Councillors election at the DPJ's headquarters in Tokyo on July 21, 2013.

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Dollar remains weak, stocks tumble in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - A display at the Tokyo office of money broker Gaitame.com Co. shows the dollar trading at the 79-yen level, while the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,119.14 on May 7, 2012. Last week, the dollar slipped below 80 yen after trading above that line for about two months, and the Nikkei tumbled 261.11 points or 2.78 percent May 7, as the results of the French and Greek elections raised concerns that Europe's efforts to implement austerity measures to settle the region's debt crisis may face a setback.

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Kan apologizes to party for election setback

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Naoto Kan looks glum after speaking at a meeting of the Democratic Party of Japan's lawmakers in Tokyo on July 29, 2010. Kan apologized for his remarks on the consumption tax, which led to the party's setback in the July 11 upper house election.

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Calls for DPJ exec to quit

TOKYO, Japan - Democratic Party of Japan Secretary General Yukio Edano enters the official residence of Prime Minister and DPJ President Naoto Kan in Tokyo on July 12, 2010. Some DPJ members called on Edano to step down to take the blame for an election setback.

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Justice Minister Chiba loses seat

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japanese Justice Minister Keiko Chiba grimaces after losing her seat in the House of Councillors in Yokohama on July 12, 2010. Prime Minister Naoto Kan's ruling party suffered a setback in the upper house election.

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Kan speaks about disappointing election results

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks about his ruling Democratic Party of Japan's disappointing results in the House of Councillors election at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2010. Kan attributed the setback to his discussion of a possible consumption tax hike during the campaign but pledged to remain in power.

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Kan speaks about disappointing election results

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks about his ruling Democratic Party of Japan's disappointing results in the House of Councillors election at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2010. Kan attributed the setback to his discussion of a possible consumption tax hike during the campaign but pledged to remain in power.

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Kan speaks about disappointing election results

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks about his ruling Democratic Party of Japan's disappointing results in the House of Councillors election at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2010. Kan attributed the setback to his discussion of a possible consumption tax hike during the campaign but pledged to remain in power.

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Kan speaks about disappointing election results

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan speaks about his ruling Democratic Party of Japan's disappointing results in the House of Councillors election at a hotel in Tokyo on July 12, 2010. Kan attributed the setback to his discussion of a possible consumption tax hike during the campaign but pledged to remain in power.

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New Komeito chief Ota hints at resigning after election loss

TOKYO, Japan - Akihiro Ota, chief representative of the New Komeito party, speaks at a news conference at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Aug. 31. Ota hinted that he would step down from his post after the party's crushing setback in the Aug. 30 general election.