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Sanae Takaichi became Japan's first female prime minister when she was elected by parliament in October. Source: AAP / Rodrigo Reyes Marin / POOL / SOPA Images/Rodrigo Reyes Marin / POOL / SOPA Images/Sipa USA

Japan's Prime Minister has announced plans to dissolve the parliament and trigger a snap election in less than three weeks.

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Japan's Prime Minister has announced plans to dissolve the parliament and trigger a snap election in less than three weeks.

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