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PRESS DIGEST - Japan - July 13

Sun Jul 12, 2009 6:52pm EDT

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Following are some of the leading stories in the Monday morning editions of Japanese newspapers, as compiled by Kyodo news agency:

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-- The Democratic Party of Japan sweeps to victory to become top party in Tokyo assembly, Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito lose majority (Asahi)

-- Liberal Democratic Pary, Komeito lose majority in Tokyo assembly, may prompt premier to step down (Mainichi)

-- The Democratic Party of Japan claims landslide win to become top party in Tokyo assembly, premier to dissolve lower house possibly this week (Yomiuri)

-- Kirin Holdings Co (2503.T), Suntory in merger talks to become Japan's top drink firm (Nikkei)

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