Noda, 54, will become the third prime minister since Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) swept to power in a historic general election victory two years ago, as well as Japan#39;s sixth premier in just five years, as DPJ controls the more powerful lower house in the Diet. Finance minister Yoshihiko Noda is almost certain to become Japan#39;s next prime minister after beating economy, trade and industry minister Banri Kaieda in a run-off to win the ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) presidential
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Yoshihiko Noda is New Japanese PM
