Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan's first female prime minister

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The moment Sanae Takaichi wins Japan's lower house

Sanae Takaichi has been elected Japan's prime minister by parliament, making her the first woman to hold the office. The 64-year-old won a clear majority on Monday - 237 votes in the powerful Lower House and another 125 in the Upper House - as leader of the ruling

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