FOCUS: Vice minister's exit deals further blow to Japan PM's leadership

The third resignation since Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida revamped his Cabinet in September has dealt a further blow to his leadership.The departure of Kenji Kanda, senior vice finance minister, comes as the prime minister's faltering popularity is leading some in his ruling Liberal Democratic Party to question his ability to lead.Earlier this year, Kishida was eyeing a dissolution of the House of Representatives before year-end as his government was regaining momentum.But the latest resignation has deprived Kishida of the chance to call a snap election, pundits say.A ruling party l…READ FULL ARTICLE