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SHINZO ABE ASSASSINATION

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2022
U.S. top diplomat Antony Blinken to visit Japan to offer condolences over Abe
Abe built tight relations with the United States, especially on defense issues, as he tried to shed some of his country's postwar pacifism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2022
Former colleagues call Abe shooter 'totally ordinary'
Tetsuya Yamagami, who will face murder charges, recently worked at a Kyoto factory.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2022
Japan mourns Abe a day after his killing as police probe shooter's motives
The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, said he had a grudge against a 'specific organization' — possibly a religious group — that he believed was linked to Abe, authorities said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022
Behind the Japanese media’s peculiar reaction to the murder of Shinzo Abe
The country's mainstream media has avoided calling the former prime minister's death an 'assassination.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022
Live updates: Assassination of Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe — Japan’s longest-serving prime minister — was assassinated during a stump speech for Sunday’s Upper House election. The shooting shocked the nation and reverberated around the globe. Here are the latest updates surrounding the attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 9, 2022
Lower House redistricting plans in focus after Abe’s death
The ruling LDP is facing tricky political questions in the late PM's home prefecture of Yamaguchi, with the answers likely to impact a Lower House district realignment plan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 9, 2022
China's Xi 'deeply regrets' death of Japan's Abe
Ties between the neighbors have been plagued for years by a territorial dispute and the legacy of Japan's past military aggression, but relations warmed while Abe was prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022
In pictures: A long career, ended with two gun shots
Bullets from a handmade gun brought the career of one of Japan's most influential statesman to an abrupt halt. Here are a few memories of Shinzo Abe's life and career.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2022
Legacy of Abenomics to live beyond its architect
The complicated fallout of Abe's audacious growth program, both good and bad, continues to ripple through markets and the economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2022
Shinzo Abe: A compassionate statesman, strategist and husband
A former adviser reflects on his days serving the late prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 9, 2022
Preventing shootings a challenge for Japan despite strict gun control
Experts have pointed to new technology such as 3D printers that can produce homemade guns as a factor thwarting law enforcement efforts to crack down on all firearms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 9, 2022
Biden stresses importance of Abe's 'enduring legacy'
The U.S. president offered his condolences to Kishida in a phone call lauding the late PM's vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific and his establishment of the 'Quad' framework.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 9, 2022
Upper House election campaign nears end as Abe's death shocks Japan
Major political party leaders to speak directly to voters in various parts of Japan amid tighter security following Abe's death killing ahead of Sunday's poll.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022
In pictures: A day of tragedy and loss in Japan
A few moments from a sad and surreal day that few in Japan are likely to forget.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2022
The massive void that Shinzo Abe’s assassination has left behind
Japan's longest-serving prime minister wasn't just any other leader — he was a towering figure whose death has completely changed the nation's political landscape.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
Live updates: Assassination of Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe — Japan’s longest-serving prime minister — was assassinated during a stump speech for Sunday’s Upper House election. The shooting shocked the nation and reverberated around the globe. Here are the latest updates surrounding the attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
Before fatal shooting, Abe was up close with the crowd
As is typical in Japan, where violent crime is rare and guns are scarce, security appeared to be light on Friday morning as Abe spoke.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
Chronology of major events related to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Abe was fatally shot by a gunman in Nara Prefecture on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
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.

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