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Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yuko Obuchi (C) is besieged by reporters in Tokyo, October 18, 2014.

Japan's Two Female Ministers Resign Over Funding Scandals, Blow To Abe's Initiatives

Christl Leong   | Oct 20, 2014 09:03 AM EDT

Two female ministers resigned on Monday after funding scandals emerged last week, a huge blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who had appointed the two to cabinet positions less than two months ago as part of a government campaign to win public favor.

Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yuko Obuchi (C) is besieged by reporters in Tokyo, October 18, 2014.

Japanese Trade Minister’s Resignation, Imminent In The Wake Of Scandal

Christl Leong   | Oct 19, 2014 02:53 AM EDT

Japan's newly-appointed Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Yuko Obuchi will resign early next week, after a scandal relating to her supporters' misuse of political funds surfaced last week, local media alleged.

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