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SHINZO ABE

JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2019
Possible no-confidence motion against Abe Cabinet could trigger snap election, Japan's top government spokesman says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga suggests Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might call a snap election for the House of Representatives if opposition parties submit a no-confidence motion against his Cabinet.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 16, 2019
Japan's global moment is upon us
Japan's role as a global bridge-builder facilitating dialogue between international order and revisionist forces has never been more necessary.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 11, 2019
Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's favorite candidate for next leader, says country needs big changes, and fast
The public's top pick to become the next prime minister says the country is not ready for the scale of change he thinks it needs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 10, 2019
North Korea's Kim uses 'long-range strike' drill to heap pressure on Trump
North Korea's two launches of short-range missiles in just five days — part of what it said were military drills designed to bolster the nuclear-armed country's "various long-range strike means" — will heap more pressure on U.S. President Donald Trump amid stalled nuclear talks.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 9, 2019
Sumo attracts famous politicians seeking public affection, attention
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the final day of the upcoming Summer Grand Sumo Tournament.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2019
The market is open for Japan and North Korea
After years of being shut out from direct dealings with Pyongyang, it appears there is finally a window of opportunity for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to make contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
EDITORIALS
May 8, 2019
Abe's welcome reversal on talks with Kim
The prime minister has indicated his readiness to be bold and creative in pursuit of better relations with Pyongyang.

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