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The World in Brief from The Economist
Japan’s ruling party set to lose majority; Iran’s leader reaction to attacks, and more
Ep. 20241028
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Exit polls suggest that Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to lose its majority in the House of Representatives in Sunday’s snap election.
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