Assassination: Shinzo Abe dies in hospital after being shot. Japan’s NHK television says former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has died after being shot during a campaign speech. Mr Abe was shot while giving a speech in Nara, western Japan, on Friday. #ShinzoAbe #Japan #ShinzoAbeShooting Full story: … [Read more...]
Remembering Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister
The former Japanese prime minister has died after being shot while making a speech in the western city of Nara. He is remembered for his 'Abenomics' policy to lift the world’s third-biggest economy out of deflation and for supporting a more prominent role for Japan’s military to counter growing threats from North Korea and a more assertive China. Abe announced his surprise … [Read more...]
Shinzo Abe shot: TV cameras capture attack on former PM and suspect’s arrest
Japan's former prime minister Shinzo Abe was shot during a campaign speech in western Japan and airlifted to a hospital. He was not breathing and his heart had stopped, officials said. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The public broadcaster NHK aired footage showing Abe collapsed on the street, with several security guards running toward … [Read more...]
Shinzo Abe, former Japanese PM, allegedly shot during speech
Japan’s former prime minister Shinzo Abe collapsed while making a speech, with initial reports saying gunshots had been heard shortly before he fell to the ground. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub NHK, Japan’s public broadcaster, said Abe – the country’s longest-serving prime minister until he resigned in 2020 – appeared to be bleeding … [Read more...]