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National / Politics Sep 11, 2018

Abe eyes Cabinet reshuffle in early October if he is returned for third stint as prime minister in LDP vote

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to reshuffle his Cabinet and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's leadership in early October if he is elected later this month as party head and prime minister for a third straight term, senior administration officials said Monday. Abe will also ...

Analysis: Abe's aggressive approach to North Korea succeeds at the U.N., for now

National / Politics Sep 23, 2017

Analysis: Abe's aggressive approach to North Korea succeeds at the U.N., for now

by Sophie Jackman

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s strong call at the U.N. to take action against Pyongyang finds wide support, but South Korea may prove to be a wildcard.

Obama Hiroshima visit draws mixed reviews

National / Politics May 28, 2016

Obama Hiroshima visit draws mixed reviews

by Eric Johnston

While U.S. President Barack Obama’s Hiroshima speech was widely lauded in Japan and overseas, its substance left some observers disappointed on both sides of the Pacific.

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