Japan’s ruling Liberal Democrats secure general election victory
Fumio Kishida’s party retains control of lower house despite weariness at its rule
Fumio Kishida’s party retains control of lower house despite weariness at its rule
Magazine accuses Akira Amari of taking cash and gifts from construction company
Data shows world’s third-largest economy shrank an annual 0.8% in July-September
Exports slump and consumers cut back spending in second quarter
World’s third-largest economy expands at a rate of 2.4%
Core consumer price index (CPI) increased 2.7% last month
Government now sees real gross domestic product growth at 1.2 per cent for 2014/2015
Aggressive purchase of long-term bonds aimed at ending economic malaise
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Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
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