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Former Japanese PM Abe shot, killed

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe died in hospital on Friday after being shot at a campaign event in the Nara region earlier in the day.

Bangkok Post · Jul 8, 2022

Asian markets follow Wall St higher as recession fears ease

Asian stock markets have followed Wall Street higher after two Federal Reserve officials said the U.S. economy might avoid a recession and news reports said China might boost construction spending to stimulate its struggling economy

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe: what we know so far about killing of former Japanese PM

Sixty-seven-year-old died following shooting in Nara in western Japan, and a suspect has been detained

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022

Global reaction to killing of Japan's former PM Abe

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's longest-serving leader, died on Friday after being shot while campaigning for a parliamentary election.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Instant View: Japan's ex-Prime Minister Abe shot, condition unknown

Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot on Friday while campaigning in the city of Nara, a government spokesman said, with public broadcaster NHK saying he appeared to have been shot from behind by a man with a shotgun.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe: Japan’s former prime minister assassinated by gunman while making speech

Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech, according to local media.

Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2022

Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe assassinated

Abe, who was Japan's longest-serving prime minister, was 67.

Axios · Jul 8, 2022

Former Japanese premier Abe shot, govt spokesperson says

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot at about 11:30 a.m. in the prefecture of Nara, chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Friday.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

U.S. 'saddened and shocked' by shooting of Japan's former premier Abe, envoy says

The United States is "saddened and shocked" by the shooting of Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe, U.S. ambassador Rahm Emanuel said on Friday.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Shinzo Abe: police say multiple handmade guns found at suspect’s house after former Japan prime minister shot and killed – as it happened

Local police confirm weapon used to kill former Japan prime minister was homemade gun

The Guardian - AU · Jul 8, 2022