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SHINZO ABE

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 27, 2015
Nomura says 'Abenomics' more likely to derail amid doubt over tax pledge
Nomura Holdings Inc. says the probability that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies will end badly is increasing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2015
Diet session opens with focus on security as hostage crisis continues
The Diet opens with expectations for the Abe administration to focus on security legislation in his quest to get the Japanese military more 'proactively' involved overseas.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 25, 2015
Abe says likelihood of video being real is 'high'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the static video purportedly showing a photo of Japanese hostage Hau00adruu00adna Yuu00adkau00adwa is probably authentic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2015
Fate of Japanese hostages uncertain as deadline passes
The fate of two Japanese taken hostage by the Islamic State group remains unknown, as the militants apparently have not made any announcements since the ransom deadline expired.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2015
Self-censorship is biggest threat to free speech in Japan
An edgy art exhibition of works rejected or removed by other exhibitors offers insights into whether Japan can be considered a nation of free speech.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 21, 2015
Islamic State likely gave hostage ultimatum knowing difficulty of meeting it
The militant group, which aims to establish an Islamic caliphate, is likely using the hostage situation to generate renewed international attention, according to leading analysts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 21, 2015
Abe could ease doubts by apologizing over WWII, says former leader Fukuda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could help remove international doubts about Japan's stance toward its wartime past by apologizing over World War II in a statement he is planning to help mark the 70th anniversary of the war's end, said Yasuo Fukuda, one of Abe's predecessors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 20, 2015
Abe using overseas trips to test waters in preparation for WWII 70th anniversary statement
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is promoting Japan as a postwar peace-builder as he tests the waters for a statement marking the 70th anniversary of its World War II defeat that risks irritating China and South Korea.
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2015
Kuwata says sorry for New Year's shows, denies political intent
Southern All Stars vocalist Keisuke Kuwata issues an apology for New Year's shows that were widely taken as a swipe at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 14, 2015
Why isn't Japan Inc. doing more to help Japan?
If Abenomics is going to succeed, Japanese leaders need to harness the strengths of the private sector they have, not the one they remember.

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