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Japan's central bank Governor wants to remain

(Reuters)
Updated: 2006-06-23 14:35

Bank of Japan Governor Toshihiko Fukui listens to his aide during the treasury and finance committee of parliament in Tokyo June 23, 2006. Fukui, under public pressure to resign over what many see as a mishandling of personal finances, said on Friday he wanted to stay at his job and restore faith in the central bank. Seen on the left is Finance Minister Sadakazu Tanigaki.[Reuters]