Takaichi reelected as Japan PM at Diet after LDP's huge election win

Sanae Takaichi was reelected as Japan's prime minister in parliament on Wednesday as the Diet convened a special session following her Liberal Democratic Party's historic landslide victory in the Feb. 8 House of Representatives election.She formed a new Cabinet, retaining all ministers from her previous one that had enjoyed solid approval ratings since its launch in October when she became the country's first female premier.Takaichi, known for her hawkish views on defense and security, received overwhelming majority support with 354 votes in the lower house, controlled by her ruling coaliti…READ FULL ARTICLE