The man accused of killing Shinzo Abe said his mother’s huge donations to the church bankrupted his family. Many others in Japan have similar stories.
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Japan’s Leader Tries to Honor Abe’s Legacy, While Building His Own
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will pursue Shinzo Abe’s goals, such as a stronger military. But he has also set himself apart from his slain predecessor.
Considering the Legacy of Shinzo Abe, On the Day of His Funeral
On the day of his funeral service, we consider the full legacy of Japan’s longest-serving prime minister.
Suspect in Abe Shooting Held a ‘Grudge.’ Scrutiny Falls on a Church.
The Unification Church, with links to conservative political parties worldwide, said Monday that the mother of the man charged in Shinzo Abe’s death was a member.
Your Monday Briefing: Sri Lanka in Turmoil
Plus Shinzo Abe’s allies win a supermajority in Japan’s parliament and Russia bombards Donetsk.
What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination
The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
Shinzo Abe’s Party Triumphs in Parliamentary Vote, Extending Legacy
The Liberal Democrats and their partners gained enough seats to form a supermajority. They can now amend the country’s pacifist Constitution.
What We Know About the Shinzo Abe Assassination
The police in Nara, Japan, say a 41-year-old man was responsible for the fatal shooting of the former prime minister, but have given few details about the suspect.
After a Brutal Assassination Shinzo Abe, Japan Mourns and Carries On
A day after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s killing, Japan, where gun violence of any kind is rare, was just beginning to process the shock.
Questions Arise About Abe’s Security Protection After Assassination
Numerous videos show the gunman walking unobstructed past security before pointing a large handmade gun in the direction of the former prime minister.