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Japan premier shakes up cabinet as anger grows over party ties to Unification Church
Among the high-profile ministers removed was the younger brother of slain ex-premier Shinzo Abe, Nobuo Kishi, who had been defence minister.
Wed Aug 10 2022
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Japan's Abe shot while making election speech, in grave condition
His brother, Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi, said Abe was getting blood transfusions.
Fri Jul 08 2022
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Japan says missing F-15 fighter likely crashed, crew missing
Search and rescue helicopters and three coast guard ships continued their search after earlier finding aircraft debris in the sea
Tue Feb 01 2022
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Britain to permanently deploy two warships in Asian waters
Plans for the high-profile visit by the carrier strike group come as London deepens security ties with Tokyo.
Tue Jul 20 2021
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Japan government to buy 10,500 freezers for coronavirus vaccines
Japan has agreed to buy a total 290 million doses of the vaccines from Pfizer Inc, AstraZeneca Plc and Mordena Inc.
Thu Dec 10 2020