Shinzo Abe
Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church?
World
October 15, 2023
Why is Japan seeking the dissolution of the controversial Unification Church?
Tokyo, Japan CNN — Japan’s government on Friday asked a court to order the dissolution of the Unification Church branch…
Akie Abe, widow of assassinated leader Shinzo Abe, set a new mold for Japanese first ladies
World
July 12, 2022
Akie Abe, widow of assassinated leader Shinzo Abe, set a new mold for Japanese first ladies
Tokyo (CNN)When Akie Matsuzaki married Shinzo Abe, then a rising political aide, in 1987, she followed a path well trodden…
Japan votes in election billed as ‘defense of democracy’ as police admit security ‘problems’ during Shinzo Abe assassination
World
July 10, 2022
Japan votes in election billed as ‘defense of democracy’ as police admit security ‘problems’ during Shinzo Abe assassination
Tokyo (CNN) – Japanese voters headed to the polling stations on Sunday for an election billed as a defense of…
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister, assassinated during campaign speech
World
July 9, 2022
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese prime minister, assassinated during campaign speech
Tokyo (CNN) – Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died on Friday after being shot while giving a campaign speech…
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot dead
World
July 8, 2022
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot dead
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot on the street in the city of Nara on…
End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward
World
September 16, 2020
End of Abe era leaves Japan still searching for way forward
MITO, Japan (AP) — Among the challenges awaiting newly appointed Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is the urgent challenge of…
Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister
World
September 14, 2020
Yoshihide Suga wins party vote for Japan prime minister
TOKYO (AP) — Yoshihide Suga was elected as the new head of Japan’s ruling party on Monday, virtually guaranteeing him…
Japan’s ruling party to hold September 14 leadership vote; four possible candidates for PM
World
August 31, 2020
Japan’s ruling party to hold September 14 leadership vote; four possible candidates for PM
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to hold a leadership vote on Sept. 14 to replace Prime…
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe intends to resign for health reasons
World
August 28, 2020
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe intends to resign for health reasons
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, intends to leave office because of declining health, according to his…
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
World
August 15, 2020
Japan marks 75th anniversary of war end with no Abe apology
TOKYO (AP) — Japan on Saturday marked the 75th anniversary of its surrender in World War II, with Emperor Naruhito…