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Japan PM shuffles cabinet as anger deepens over ties to Unification Church

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida reshuffled his cabinet on Wednesday amid growing public anger about the ruling party's ties to the controversial Unification Church, saying the group had held no sway over party policy.

Reuters

Approval rating of Kishida Cabinet plummets to 57%

The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet stood at 57%, a recent Yomiuri Shimbun national opinion poll found, down eight percentage points from 65% in the previous survey conducted in July, just after the House of Councillors election.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Explainer-Why the Unification Church has become a headache for Japan's Kishida

Japan's Fumio Kishida is expected to reshuffle his cabinet on Wednesday, as his party's ties to the Unification Church have dented public support following the assassination of former premier Shinzo Abe last month.

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Support for Japan PM's cabinet lowest since it was formed - NHK

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida slid to the lowest level since he took office last October, with voters questioning his decision to hold a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe, public broadcaster NHK said on Monday.

Reuters

Hagiuda seen likely in line for key post in Cabinet, LDP personnel reshuffles

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will likely keep Koichi Hagiuda in a prominent position by retaining him in the Cabinet or making him an executive in the Liberal Democratic Party as part of the upcoming personnel reshuffle, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

‘We are so far behind’: Japan laments lack of progress on same-sex marriage

Advocates hope upcoming ruling in Tokyo district court will help spur progress on issue that already has public backing

The Guardian - AU

Revelations since Shinzo Abe death shed light on Moonies’ influence

Details emerge showing Unification church’s political ties go further than Japan’s longest-serving prime minister

The Guardian - AU

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Lawyers say church caused suffering for Abe's alleged killer

A group of lawyers said Friday that the alleged assassin of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was one of many victims of the Unification Church

The Independent UK

Amari to mourn Abe with lower house speech

Akira Amari, former secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, is to deliver a parliamentary speech mourning former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at a plenary session of the House of Representatives, according to LDP sources. Abe was shot dead earlier this month.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Spotlight shines on politicians with ties to Unification Church Ties between Unification Church, politicians in the spotlight

The fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has brought to light relationships between the religious group widely known as the Unification Church and politicians in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition camp.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Abe faction settles on temporary leaders, but future remains murky

The Liberal Democratic Party's largest faction, which had been led by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, decided on an interim leadership structure at its general meeting on Thursday. It was the first meeting since Abe was fatally shot on July 8.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The new masterplan which is set to transform Bridgend

The new plans will be submitted to Welsh Government for an independent examination in the coming months

Wales Online

Developer appeals over Blairforkie greenbelt housing development application

Campaign group opposing proposal 'disappointed' stating that it contravenes key Stirling Council policies.

Daily Record

Japan's crucial moments after Abe murder

It was a bullet that some people said would change Japan forever, and it certainly had people outside taking a closer look at the world's third largest economy. For me, hearing the news that Shinzo Abe had been shot on July 8 was a shock similar to the events of…

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EXPLAINER: The Unification Church's ties to Japan's politics

The assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has revealed long-suspected, little-talked-of links between him and the Unification Church

Bangkok Post

Abe's death may give Japan scope to curb stimulus

The death of Shinzo Abe, namesake of Japan's "Abenomics" policy, makes any immediate challenge to his legacy highly unlikely but could eventually allow Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to phase out Abe's government spending and monetary stimulus.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Poll: 73% see Abe shooting as 'threat to democracy'

A nationwide poll by The Yomiuri Shimbun found that more than 70% of respondents were concerned that violence threatens Japan's democracy in the wake of the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shooting of Abe may have boosted Cabinet approval rate

The fatal shooting last week of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may have favorably affected the approval ratings for the Cabinet and the Liberal Democratic Party in the latest Yomiuri Shimbun survey.

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Kishida support edges up post-election, but hurdles linger for agenda

Support for the government of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida edged up in the wake of his ruling party's election win, but hurdles remain for key parts of his agenda, including constitutional revision, according to opinion polls.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida determined to strengthen defense capabilities

After winning an overwhelming victory in Sunday's House of Councillors election, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida now must tackle the two difficult issues of drastically strengthening the country's defense capabilities and addressing rising prices.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Former prime minister's funeral held in Tokyo

Family members and people close to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended his funeral at a Buddhist temple in Tokyo on Tuesday afternoon.

Tribune News Service

Commentary: It’s up to Kishida to achieve Abe’s great unrealized dream

In the specter of Shinzo Abe’s shocking assassination, the party to which he dedicated his life secured a resounding victory in Sunday’s upper house election.

The Guardian - UK

Shinzo Abe is gone, but his controversial vision for Japan lives on

Sunday’s elections delivered a landslide victory for Abe’s party. Years after he left office, the late former prime minister’s dream of amending Japan’s constitution is getting closer, says Jeff Kingston of Temple University in Japan

The Independent UK

Abe's complicated legacy looms large for current Japan PM

Assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was perhaps the most divisive leader in recent Japanese history

The Independent UK

Key moments in life of Shinzo Abe, former Japanese leader

Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe was credited with instilling political and economic stability

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