TOKYO -- Shigeru Ishiba, a frank-speaking veteran politician and former defense minister, on Friday was elected leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on his fifth try, besting eight other candidates and ensuring he will become the country's next prime minister.
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Shigeru Ishiba poses for a photo at his desk at Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on Sept. 27 after winning an election to be LDP president. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
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