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SHINZO ABE ASSASSINATION

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 19, 2022
Electronic draft of Abe shooter's letter found on computer
According to the Nara police, the letter was written on a memo pad on the suspect's computer, the draft was first saved on the morning of July 6 and last saved that same night.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2022
With Shinzo Abe pale and lifeless, a doctor at the scene prayed for a miracle
The moment he laid eyes on Shinzo Abe's ashen face, Shingo Nakaoka knew that any attempt to revive the former Japanese prime minister was likely to be in vain.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 19, 2022
The 2.5 seconds that sealed the fatal lapses in Shinzo Abe's security
The failure to protect Abe from a second shot followed what appeared to be a series of security lapses in the lead-up to the assassination of Japan's longest-serving prime minister.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 18, 2022
It’s up to Kishida to achieve Abe’s great unrealized dream
An Upper House election victory may bolster the premier's ability to make hard calls. He should start with Japan's military.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 18, 2022
Kishida risks political fight with vow to take up Abe’s legacy
Any change to the country's pacifist Constitution is likely years away, even though the ruling coalition won enough seats in the July 10 Upper House election to start the process.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 17, 2022
What the world got wrong about Shinzo Abe
Shinzo Abe's time in power was often tainted by an undeserved distrust. But all he sought to do was to make Japan a normal country
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 16, 2022
Suspect test-fired gun used to kill Abe near Unification Church facility: sources
According to the prefectural police, the pellet-like metallic fragments collected from the shooting site and the religious group facility premises are each about 1 centimeter in size.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 16, 2022
Kishida’s next moves will determine fate of Abe legacy
Prime Minister Kishida's actions after the election win will reveal the power that Abe's name retains and the immediate prospects for his legacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 15, 2022
LDP planning memorial speech for Abe in parliament
The LDP will discuss with opposition parties about who will give the speech at a plenary meeting of the Lower House. They will also determine when it will be delivered.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
South Korea seeks to kick-start talks to resolve historical feuds with Japan
The high-level visit to Tokyo by South Korean officials comes amid concerns the death of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could disrupt efforts to mend ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2022
Doctor recalls grim situation as team fought to save Abe
The team transfused into Abe around 13 liters of blood, equivalent to the combined amount of blood in two to three adults.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 15, 2022
Abe shooting suspect's mother donated ¥100 million to Unification Church, uncle says
The suspect told investigators that his family fell apart after his mother made big donations to the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
Kishida announces Japan will hold state funeral for Abe in the fall
Abe's will be only the second state funeral for a former prime minister in Japan's postwar history, following the one held for Shigeru Yoshida, who signed the San Francisco peace treaty.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
Japan lawyers push back against Unification Church's donation claims
The spotlight has fallen on donations to the church following claims by suspect in the shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 13, 2022
Suspect in Abe assassination planned to attack religious group leader
Tetsuya Yamagami planned an attack on the Unification Church leader when she visited Japan in 2019 to attend an event.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 13, 2022
Japan police chief voices regret for failing to protect Abe
The commissioner general of the National Police Agency admitted that there were flaws in the placement of security and protection personnel for Shinzo Abe.

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