TOKYO -- New Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi formed her cabinet on Tuesday, appointing rival lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to key ministerial positions amid a host of economic and diplomatic challenges.
Japan's new PM
Japan's Takaichi forms cabinet to take on economic, diplomatic challenges
First female prime minister appoints political rivals to key ministerial positions
Elected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departs the prime minister's office for the imperial palace on Oct. 21. (Photo by Marina Inoue)
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