Japan to elect new Prime Minister on Sept. 14

The news is crossing the wires that Japan's main ruling Liberal Democratic Party will vote for a new prime minister on Japan 14. 

The winner will replace Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, who will soon step down to deal with his health issues. 

The LDP heavyweights – Former Foreign Minister Kishida Fumio and Former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba Shigeru – have already declared their candidacy.