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Former Olympian becomes Japan’s new PM

Wed, Sep 24, 2008

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Taro Aso, Japan's right-leaning former foreign minister, was elected by the lower house of parliament as the country's next prime minister on Wednesday.Outspoken conservative Taro Aso took power as Japan's prime minister after he overcame opposition forces in a split parliament, tasked with rejuvenating the ruling party ahead of elections.


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