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Editorial: Shinzo Abe’s assassination was an extraordinarily rare firearm fatality for Japan

With two shots from a homemade firearm, a disturbed individual cut down Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, as he campaigned for his political party ahead of parliamentary elections. During his second and longest stint as prime minister, from 2012 to 2020, Abe was a forceful world figure, taking up…

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Religious group confirms alleged Abe killer’s mother was member

The Japanese affiliate of a South Korean-founded religious group confirmed the mother of the person charged with assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is a member, as claimed by his alleged killer.

Bangkok Post

Japan Conservatives Eye Constitutional Revision After Election Win

Political forces supporting a constitutional revision have won two-thirds of seats in the upper house of the parliament.

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Shinzo Abe killing: ‘Moonies’ church confirms suspect’s mother is member

Tetsuya Yamagami’s mother attends meetings, says Unification church, after he told investigators of grudge

The Guardian - UK

Kyogo Furuhashi sets Celtic targets as he does 'extra' to overcome personal challenges

Ange Postecoglou snapped up the Japan international last summer from Vissel Kobe and he quickly settled into life at Parkhead, instantly becoming a fans' favourite.

Glasgow Live

Abe, Gadhafi and other political assassinations this century

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and longtime Libyan dictator Moammar Gadhafi are among the prominent figures assassinated in the 21st century

The Independent UK

Unification Church confirms mother of Abe suspect is member

A police investigation into the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe prompted the head of the country's branch the Unification Church to confirm on Monday that the mother of the suspect in the killing is a member.

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Japan ruling bloc sweeps upper house election after Abe’s killing

Ruling bloc’s victory will revive effort to amend Japan’s pacifist constitution, a long-held goal of Shinzo Abe.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Japan's dovish Kishida may now take defence mantle of slain mentor Abe

After a strong showing in an election overshadowed by the killing of former premier Shinzo Abe, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may have fresh momentum to hike defence spending on a scale beyond the grasp of his slain mentor.

Reuters

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The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida gets mandate, Blinken brings US condolences

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has met with the U.S.’s top diplomat, who delivered condolences over the death of former leader Shinzo Abe and reassurances of a strong bilateral alliance

The Independent UK

Shinzo Abe: Antony Blinken says assassinated former Japanese PM was ‘man of vision’

The US secretary of state flies to Japan to give condolences to nation as country’s ruling LDP holds muted celebrations for poll victory

The Guardian - UK

Japan shares rise after election, rest of region declines

Asian shares are mostly lower, although Japan’s benchmark rallied after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party garnered a landslide parliamentary election victory

The Independent UK

Mourners throng Abe's wake as his party secures sombre Japan election win

Mourners streamed into a temple in Tokyo to pay their respects to Japan's slain former premier Shinzo Abe on Monday, as his assassination overshadowed an election win for the ruling party he had dominated.

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Once overcrowded Kyoto now longs for foreign tourists in Japan

Once weary of hordes of foreign tourists crowding its narrow streets and ignoring etiquette, many in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto are longing for their return — missing the revenue they brought before the country largely shut its doors to overseas visitors two years ago due to the pandemic.

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Morning Digest | Japan’s ruling party wins big in polls in the wake of Abe’s death; Djokovic wins his seventh Wimbledon title, and more

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The Times of India

Who shot Shinzo Abe and why? Everything we know so far

TOKYO: In a country where gun violence is rare, the murder of former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe is raising questions about the shooter and his motive. Here’s what we know based on media reports and official statements.

Reuters

Japan says it expects security flaws in former PM Abe's killing to be probed

The Japanese government expects security loopholes in the killing of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to be discussed and investigated, the country's top spokesperson said on Monday.

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The Independent UK

'Terrorism:' Abe killing seen as attack on Japan's democracy

Public outrage, handwringing and vows of defiance in media and among political commentators are widespread in Japan following the daylight assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Tribune News Service

Who shot Shinzo Abe and why? Everything we know so far

In a country where gun violence is rare, the murder of former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe is raising questions about the shooter and his motive. Here’s what we know based on media reports and official statements.

The Hindu

Abe killing points to possible pitfalls of Agnipath scheme: TMC

The attacker lost his job in the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force after three years of service and he was not getting any pension, the TMC’S mouthpiece ‘Jago Bangla’ claimed

Bangkok Post

Chef Kentaro Nakahara is back to serve omakase

Meat lovers don't need to fly to Japan to get the best yakiniku as Tetsu Urban Yakiniku Bar will bring back legendary chef Kentaro Nakahara again to serve omakase dinners of premium grilled meat in September.

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Japan ruling bloc easily wins vote held days after Abe’s murder

Japan’s ruling coalition is projected to maintain its majority in an upper house election held Sunday, two days after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who led the bloc to numerous victories during his term as premier.

The Hindu

A death unforetold: On assassination of Shinzo Abe

The assassination of Shinzo Abe could have far-reaching consequences for the Japanese psyche

The Guardian - UK

Shinzo Abe: Japanese voters back party of former PM amid shooting fallout

Exit polls show LDP retaining power with comfortable election victory as country mourns former leader

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