Japan's PM makes poor marriage gaffe
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In what is being described as his latest campaign gaffe, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso has advised poor young people not to marry.
He said he found it hard to believe that someone with no pay could be seen as worthy of respect.
Mr Aso comes from a wealthy family and his critics have accused him of being insensitive.
Mr Aso and his Liberal Democratic Party are struggling in the polls and are widely expected to be voted out of office at next week's general election.
- BBC