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| Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his entire cabinet have officially resigned, clearing the way for a new government, reports say. | Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his entire cabinet have officially resigned, clearing the way for a new government, reports say. |
| Yasuo Fukuda is expected to be chosen as PM by parliament later on Tuesday. | Yasuo Fukuda is expected to be chosen as PM by parliament later on Tuesday. |
| Mr Fukuda, 71, was chosen on Sunday to replace Mr Abe by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). | Mr Fukuda, 71, was chosen on Sunday to replace Mr Abe by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). |
| Mr Abe has been treated in hospital for stress-related stomach problems since he quit 12 days ago, throwing the country into political confusion. | Mr Abe has been treated in hospital for stress-related stomach problems since he quit 12 days ago, throwing the country into political confusion. |
| His formal resignation ends a year-long premiership plagued by ministerial scandals. | His formal resignation ends a year-long premiership plagued by ministerial scandals. |
| It culminated in disastrous upper house election losses in July. | It culminated in disastrous upper house election losses in July. |
| The BBC's correspondent in Tokyo, Chris Hogg, says Mr Fukuda has a tough task ahead of him as his party is unpopular and the opposition plans to block his legislative programme. |