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Nara city

July 9, 2022

Body of murdered Shinzo Abe back in Tokyo; assassin explains why he killed him

The 41-year-old Japanese man who shot Mr Abe told investigators he had been “dissatisfied” with Mr Abe and had wanted to kill him.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
July 8, 2022

Gunman assassinates ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot while he was giving a stump speech in the city of Nara, according to local public broadcaster NHK.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe