30/08/2011 11:59
Yoshihiko Noda becomes Japan's new prime minister
Japan's parliament has backed Yoshihiko Noda as the country's sixth prime minister in five years.
The vote came after the 54-year-old former finance minister secured the leadership of the ruling Democratic Party in an election on Monday.
Yoshihiko Noda was chosen over other top runners, including former Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara and Trade Minister Banri Kaieda.