Japan's PM calls snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says he will dissolve the lower house of parliament and call fresh elections in October.


Abe said at a news conference on Monday that he would dissolve the more powerful house in Japan's two-chamber parliament on Thursday when it convenes after a three-month summer recess.

"I will dissolve the House of Representatives on the 28th" of September, Abe told reporters, a precursor to a general election.

The prime minister did not give a date for the election, but local media reported it would likely take place on October 22.
 [aljazeera.com]
 25/9/17