Abe murder suspect fit for trial after psych review: Japanese media
Japanese authorities have found the man accused of killing former prime minister Shinzo Abe fit for trial after a lengthy psychiatric assessment, local media said Tuesday.
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Japan to tighten rules on donations to religious groups after Abe murder
The Japanese government will propose a new law to prevent harmfully large donations to religious groups, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday, after Shinzo Abe’s assassination heightened scrutiny of the Unification Church.
Japan minister quits after scrutiny over links to religious sect
A Japanese minister resigned Monday following scrutiny over his links to a religious sect that is under pressure over ties with top politicians after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan honours assassinated Abe at controversial funeral
Thousands of Japanese offered flowers and prayers on Tuesday in honour of assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe ahead of a controversial state funeral attended by hundreds of foreign dignitaries.
Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination
The head of Japan’s National Police Agency announced his resignation on Thursday after an investigation confirmed “shortcomings” in the security plans for assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
Abe murder spotlights Unification Church controversy in Japan
The assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe by a man resentful of the Unification Church has resurfaced years of controversy over the group.
Lapid condoles w/ Japan on Shinzo Abe’s killing
Senator Lito Lapid has introduced a resolution expressing sympathy and condolences on the passing of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated at a political rally in Japan earlier this month.
Romualdez pays last respects to Shinzo Abe: ‘A dear friend of the Filipino people’
Presumptive Speaker and Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Tuesday paid his last respects to former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who was assassinated while delivering a speech last July 8.
Unification Church says Abe shooting suspect’s mother is member
The mother of the man accused of murdering Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe over a grudge against an organisation belongs to the Unification Church, the group said Monday.
Sara condemns ‘senseless’ shooting of Abe, says ‘great leader’ will be remembered for his love for Filipinos
Vice President Sara Duterte has offered sympathies over the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
