TOKYO -- Speculation that beleaguered Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga would resort to dissolving the lower house in September for a snap election evaporated overnight.
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Suga's comment Wednesday that "we are not in the position" for an early snap election countered widespread speculation. (Photo by Uichiro Kasai)
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