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Japan PM Kan shrugs off calls for resignation
Updated: 2011-03-07 13:27
(Agencies)
TOKYO- Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan shrugged off calls for his resignation and said on Monday he intends to fulfil his duty until the next lower house election, which must be held by late 2013.
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"I intend to firmly fulfil my duty until that time comes."
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