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After Shinzo Abe Killing, Japan Seeks to Dissolve Unification Church
The assassination of Shinzo Abe, the country’s longest-serving prime minister, shed light on the fringe group’s political ties and manipulation of its followers.
Your Monday Briefing: Protests Grow in Iran
Plus anger builds in Japan over Shinzo Abe’s state funeral and Russia tries to conscript Ukrainians.
Why Japan Is Angry About a State Funeral for Shinzo Abe
The fallout from Shinzo Abe’s death has taken a number of unexpected turns, casting a critical light on both his long-governing party and a fringe religious group.
With 5 Missiles, China Sends Stark Signal to Japan and U.S. on Taiwan
By firing into Japanese waters, Beijing is warning that both countries will become targets if they should come to the aid of Taiwan in any conflict.
In Japan, Abe Suspect’s Grudge Against Unification Church Is a Familiar One
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.
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.