Japan prepares to bid farewell to slain Abe with controversial state funeral
About 4,300 are expected to attend Tuesday's ceremony and at least 48 current or former government figures.
Tue Sep 27 2022
Azmin Ali to represent PM at state funeral for late Shinzo Abe in Tokyo
The state funeral will be held on Sept 27 at Nippon Budokan, Tokyo.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash
For the public commemoration, 6,000 guests are to gather at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan Hall, including over 190 foreign delegations.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Japanese man sets himself on fire in apparent protest at former PM's state funeral
The man was taken to hospital suffering burns to his entire body while a police officer who tried to extinguish the flames was also injured.
Wed Sep 21 2022
Queen Elizabeth's coffin makes way to abbey ahead of funeral
The funeral will end with the Last Post trumpet salute before the church and the nation falls silent for two minutes.
Mon Sep 19 2022
With flags and flasks of tea, huge crowds await Queen's funeral
People have arrived in London from all over Britain and the world to witness the state funeral.
Mon Sep 19 2022
Agong, Raja Permaisuri to represent Malaysia at funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II
Their Majesties will represent Malaysia at the state funeral ceremony of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday.
Wed Sep 14 2022
Russia, Myanmar not invited to Queen Elizabeth's funeral - Source
About 500 foreign dignitaries are expected to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in London, with invites having been sent.
Tue Sep 13 2022
State funeral of Queen Elizabeth II to be held on Sept 19
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II will be held at Westminster Abbey on Sept 19, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday.
Sun Sep 11 2022
Japan PM defends decision on state funeral for slain Abe
Kishida's decision to hold the funeral to be paid for by the state, has aroused widespread public opposition.
Thu Sep 08 2022
Japan ex-PM Abe's state funeral to cost over $12 million
Some 6,000 guests are expected to attend the ceremony, to be held on Sept. 27 at Tokyo's Nippon Budokan hall.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Putin denies Gorbachev a state funeral and will stay away
Gorbachev will be buried on Saturday after a public ceremony in Moscow's Hall of Columns.
Fri Sep 02 2022
State funeral for ex-prime minister Abe to cost Japan US$1.82 million
The Japanese govt is preparing for the participation of about 6,400 people for Abe's state funeral, including high-ranking foreign officals.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Japan to hold state funeral for ex-PM Abe on Sept 27 - Sources
Abe's funeral costs has set off debate throughout Japan, with opponents objecting to the use of tax money.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Japan to hold state funeral this fall for slain ex-PM Abe
The funeral, expected to be fully state-funded, will be dedicated to Abe for the "excellent leadership and implementation skills".
Fri Jul 15 2022