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Shinzo Abe, killed at 67, leaves a storied legacy as Japan's longest-serving premier

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attends an event held before the party's annual convention on Feb. 10, 2019, in Tokyo. Abe was killed on July 8, 2022. Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images hide caption

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Shinzo Abe, killed at 67, leaves a storied legacy as Japan's longest-serving premier

July 8, 2022 • 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.

Shinzo Abe, killed at 67, leaves a storied legacy as Japan's longest-serving premier

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New Era Name 'Reiwa' Defines Japan As Emperor Akihito Prepares To Abdicate

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga unveils the name of new era "Reiwa" on Monday. The new era starts May 1, when Crown Prince Naruhito takes the throne from his father. Eugene Hoshiko/AP hide caption

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Asia

New Era Name 'Reiwa' Defines Japan As Emperor Akihito Prepares To Abdicate

April 1, 2019 • The new era begins on May 1 with the ascension of Crown Prince Naruhito, following the 30-year "Heisei" era of Emperor Akihito.

Trump And Japan's Abe Meet In New York Amid U.N. General Assembly Session

In a photo taken at last year's U.N. General Assembly in New York, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks at a luncheon with President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in at the Palace Hotel. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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World

Trump And Japan's Abe Meet In New York Amid U.N. General Assembly Session

September 24, 2018 • The two leaders met for dinner at Trump Tower, where they discussed trade and military ties. The meeting comes as the U.S. considers imposing hefty import tariffs on foreign-made automobiles.