The Democratic party won a decisive victory in Japan, defeating the ruling right-wing Liberal Democrats, the first time since 1955 that another party has taken a majority. The Democrats are now in a position to put into place their liberal plans to provide more social services. They have also said they would like a less subservient relationship with the US and will look at removing US military bases. Financial Times, National Public Radio, Sydney Morning Herald

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