Japan´s opposition leader resigns

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Source: CCTV.com | 05-11-2009 19:00

Japan's main opposition leader Ichiro Ozawa has announced his resignation as president of the Democratic Party of Japan.

Ichiro Ozawa, head of the largest opposition Democratic Party of Japan, bites his lips  during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan,  Monday, May 11, 2009. Ozawa said he will  resign to keep a political funding scandal from pulling down his party in upcoming  parliamentary elections.(AP Photo/Shizuo  Kambayashi)

Ozawa's top secretary was indicted in a political funds scandal, threatening the Party's prospects in the next general election. Before the scandal unfolded, public opinion polls showed Ozawa to be a strong contender for Prime Minister.

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