29/08/2011 12:05
Yoshihiko Noda named Japan’s new Prime Minister
Japan's governing Democratic Party (DPJ) has chosen Finance Minister Yoshihiko Noda as its leader, lining him up to become the country's sixth prime minister in five years, BBC reported.
Mr Noda secured victory in a run-off against Trade Minister Banri Kaieda, after a first-round vote in which no candidate won a clear majority.
Prime Minister Naoto Kan announced his resignation on Friday.
He has been criticized for his handling of the quake aftermath.
Mr Noda, 54, is expected to be confirmed by parliament as prime minister on Tuesday.
He secured 215 votes in the ballot against Mr Kaieda's 177 votes.