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Japan’s ex-PM Shinzo Abe apologizes for illegal payments scandal after prosecutors say not enough evidence to indict him
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has expressed regret over inaccurate statements he made about a scandal tied to his office, but claimed he was unaware of any wrongdoing. Prosecutors declined to charge the ex-premier.
Dec 25, 2020 07:15
Trump presents Legion of Merit to Indian PM Modi, Japan's Abe & Australia's Morrison in nod to anti-China ‘Quad’ alliance
US President Donald Trump has awarded the Legion of Merit to current and former leaders in Australia, India and Japan, decorating the heads of the US-led “Quad” alliance created to counter Beijing in the Asia-Pacific.
Dec 22, 2020 04:41
Yoshihide Suga becomes prime minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe’s cabinet formally resigns
Shinzo Abe’s longtime ally Yoshihide Suga was voted in by the parliament to succeed him as prime minister of Japan. Having led the country since 2012, Abe resigned due to health problems.
Sep 16, 2020 02:05
Japan’s ruling party sets schedule to elect PM Abe’s successor – media
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is to elect a new leader – who will serve as the country’s next PM – in less than two weeks, it emerged. Shinzo Abe, the outgoing premier, resigned recently citing declining health.
Sep 2, 2020 06:38
Whoever replaces Shinzo Abe, Japan’s slow rot & subservience to US will likely continue
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Do not judge Shinzo Abe’s Japan by those shiny new structures of the Tokyo Osaka maglev project that will be soon connecting the industrial heartland of Nagoya with the capital city.
Aug 31, 2020 16:07
Shinzo Abe was an important world leader and leaves big shoes to fill
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The sudden departure of Shinzo Abe from the post of Japan’s prime minister leaves behind a legacy of several strong starts, both at home and abroad, as well as a few downturns. Any successor will have their work cut out for them.
Aug 28, 2020 23:43
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