Sunday's election gave the LDP 119 out of the 480 seats up for grabs in Japan's lower house, which selects the country's prime minister.

VOA: standard.2009.08.31

He is replacing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, whose nine-year rule saw failed power grabs and opposition impeachment bids against her because of allegations of vote-rigging, corruption and rights abuses.

VOA: standard.2010.06.30

So I'm ready to go." In other highlights Thursday, medals will be up for grabs in the men's 200 meters, Qualifying heats also begin in the men's 800 and 5,000 meters, and women's hammer throw, The women will also try to advance to Friday's 200-meters final.

VOA: standard.2009.08.19