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Koike eyes bid as Japan's first woman PM
(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-09-04 14:15

Former Defense Minister Yuriko Koike, prospective candidate to be Japanese Prime Minister, attends the ceremonial first pitch prior to the professional baseball match between Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Chunichi Dragons at Jingu Stadium on September 3, 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. Koike will rival former Foreign Minister Taro Aso, who has already announced his candidacy after Yasuo Fukuda's abrupt resignation. [CFP]