Japan holds a controversial state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and drew angry protests.
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A man sets himself on fire in an apparent protest of Japanese leader Abe's funeral
More protests are expected before the state funeral next week for Japan's divisive former leader. Shinzo Abe's assassination in July has highlighted the Unification Church's ties to Japanese politics.
Japan police chief to resign over shooting death of former prime minister
A police report found holes in former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protection that allowed the alleged attacker to shoot him from behind.
Shinzo Abe's assassination spotlights Unification Church links to Japan's politics
The assassination, allegedly motivated by a grudge Abe's suspected killer held against the Unification Church, has put the relationship between Japan and the church under a new spotlight.
Shinzo Abe, killed at 67, leaves a storied legacy as Japan's longest-serving premier
The influential prime minister worked to revive the economy with his trademark "Abenomics" and rebuild Japan's role on the global stage. His assassination stunned a nation where gun violence is rare.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is assassinated at a campaign rally
Shinzo Abe had been Japan's longest-serving prime minister and remained a force in politics after stepping down in 2020.
Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was killed. Here's what the scene was like
Here are photos from the scene when Japan's former leader, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated while giving a campaign speech.
Japan ex-leader Shinzo Abe apparently shot, Japanese public broadcaster reports
Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was in heart failure after apparently being shot during a campaign speech Friday in western Japan, NHK public television said.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Is Stepping Down As Prime Minister
Abe announced he is leaving office before his term ends in 2021 because of poor health. His legacy is controversial and a successor is unclear.
Japan's Shinzo Abe Lifts Coronavirus State Of Emergency As Critics Swarm
Even though Japan has not seen the same devastating numbers as some others, its prime minister is still grappling with dissatisfaction at home over what critics call a botched response.