Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe assassinated
A suspect was arrested after Abe, one of the most consequential leaders in Japan’s postwar history, was shot while campaigning in the city of Nara on Friday.
Despite shock of Abe's death, Upper House poll to proceed as planned
Although some leeway is given to local elections, the government has previously said that national elections cannot be postponed.
Shock, anger and grief reverberate across world after Abe’s assassination
Japanese politicians and foreign leaders reacted with shock, condemnation, prayers and an outpouring of support in the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's killing.
National Police Agency to investigate possible flaws in security for Abe
The investigation comes as the NPA considers how the armed security force guarding the former Prime Minister couldn't prevent the shooting.
Live updates: Assassination of Shinzo Abe
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