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Japanese coast guard says rescued cattle ship crew has died
The Japanese coast guard said a man rescued earlier on Friday who was believed to be one of the crew of a…
In race to replace Japan’s Abe, loyalist Suga emerges as strong contender
Yoshihide Suga, a longtime lieutenant of Japan's Shinzo Abe, has emerged as a strong contender to succeed him as prime minister, an…
What’s next after Japan PM Abe resigned? Potential successors?
The abrupt news that Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe resign over a worsening health condition, set off a flurry of attention…
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigns
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe resigned on Friday due to health reasons. Abe said he would not comment on his potential successors,…
Japan, eyes Olympics through vaccination
Japan is making an aggressive move to grab enough coronavirus vaccine to inoculate its population four times over, a push the government…
Reports Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to resign
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign, national broadcaster NHK said on Friday, adding that he wanted to avoid causing…
Researchers in Japan say ozone effective in neutralising coronavirus
Japanese researchers said on Wednesday that low concentrations of ozone can neutralise coronavirus particles, potentially providing a way for hospitals to disinfect…
Japan’s Abe says wants to do his best at job, amid worries over health
Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to take care of his health and do his utmost at his job, he said on…
Another hospital visit by Japan PM Abe stokes health worries
A motorcade carrying Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered a Tokyo hospital on Monday again stoking concerns about his ability to continue…
Japan PM Abe returns to office after health exam, says ready to work
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe returned to his office on Wednesday, telling reporters he was ready to work two days after undergoing…
Japan’s record economic plunge wipes out Abe era gains
Japan was hit by its biggest economic slump on record in the second quarter as the coronavirus pandemic emptied shopping malls and…
Japan PM Abe taken to hospital
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe entered a Tokyo hospital on Monday for a medical check-up and plans to return home later in…