Japan marks one year since former leader Abe's killing

Japan on Saturday marked a year since the shock assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving leader.

Japan on Saturday marked a year since the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving leader.TOKYO - Japan on Saturday marked a year since the shock assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving leader and a towering political figure.

Gun violence is extremely rare in Japan which has strict gun laws. Yamagami is believed to have used a homemade weapon. She said"the way he communicated with other people, what he said publicly, and the way he behaved" made a lasting impression on her. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who saw his approval ratings tumble as the revelations emerged, was forced to first investigate the ties and then announce his party would sever any relations with the church.

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