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Kishida would be riding high except for a political misstep
Kishida would be riding high except for a political misstep: By going for a unity Cabinet, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was forced to bring in members from ...
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Japan's Kishida says Taiwan's security is global issue
Japan's Kishida says Taiwan's security is global issue: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday reiterated the importance of peace in the ...
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Taxes to be raised to cover additional defense spending: Japan PM - The ...
Taxes to be raised to cover additional defense spending: Japan PM - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday the ...
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Japan’s Kishida sends offering to a controversial war shrine
Japan’s Kishida sends offering to a controversial war shrine: Kishida sends a ritual offering to a war shrine that honours Japan’s war dead and is a source of ...
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Japan holds state funeral for Abe in shadow of protesters
Japan holds state funeral for Abe in shadow of protesters: Several world leaders gathered in Japan for the state funeral of former Japanese President Shinzo Abe ...
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Japan's prime minister apologizes for his party's links to ...
Japan's prime minister apologizes for his party's links to controversial church
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Japan PM shaken as list of lawmakers linked to Unification Church grows - ...
Japan PM shaken as list of lawmakers linked to Unification Church grows - The Mainichi
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Shinzo Abe’s Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami Succeeds in Plot to Expose Japan’s ...
Shinzo Abe’s Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami Succeeds in Plot to Expose Japan’s Deep Ties with Unification Church
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Kishida set to work on Abe's priority goals, including amending ...
Kishida set to work on Abe's priority goals, including amending Constitution: Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says he is resolved to work on amending the ...
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Key FactsThe Assassination of Shinzo Abe Influences Japan's Election Results
Apr 27, 2023 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • Japan's ruling party and coalition partner won a landslide victory in legislative elections on Sunday, possibly fueled by sympathy votes in the aftermath of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination.

  • Saturday's final day of campaigning, a day after Abe was gunned down while making a speech, was held under heightened security as party leaders swore to protect democracy and reject violence.

  • With a predicted substantial increase, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be able to rule without interruption until the 2025 election.

  • "It was extremely meaningful that we carried out the election," Kishida stated.
Japan's ruling coalition projected to retain majority
Japan's ruling coalition projected to retain majority: NHK projects Japan's ruling coalition Liberal Democratic Party and its partner Komeito are certain to ...
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Former defense minister urges Takaichi to challenge U.S. sanctions on ICC ...
Former defense minister urges Takaichi to challenge U.S. sanctions on ICC president
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