Japan premier wins vote to stay in power

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has survived a challenge to his leadership after being re-elected as president of the ruling Democratic Party.

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has survived a challenge to his leadership after being re-elected as president of the ruling Democratic Party.

Mr Kan defeated challenger Ichiro Ozawa, a veteran powerbroker with a 40-year political career.

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