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Suspect in Japan PM attack may have had election grudge

An unemployed 24-year-old man who allegedly threw a pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wanted to be a politician and believed that he was unfairly blocked from running for Japan’s parliament by an age requirement, according to media reports and social media posts that appeared to be his

The Independent UK

First lady visits cherry blossom event in Washington

WASHINGTON -- Yuko Kishida, the wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, visited the National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington on Sunday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Fisherman used pro wrestling move to subdue PM attacker

Seeing what turned out to be an explosive device thrown in the direction of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, the 54-year-old fisherman allowed his instincts to kick in.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Kishida Cabinet approval rating sees positive bounce

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approval rating is back in positive territory for the first time in seven months.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Attack suspect sued central govt over th warted 2022 candidacy

Ryuji Kimura, the suspect in the recent attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, had filed a suit for damages from the central government, alleging that it was unfair he could not run in a 2022 election for reasons including his age.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Would you like to live beyond 100? No, some Japanese say

A new survey in Japan shows that most Japanese would prefer rather not to live to the age of 100 or beyond.

WEKU

Suspect in attack on Japan PM had sued govt over election - Yomiuri

The suspect who threw a smoke bomb toward Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had a record of seeking damages from the government, claiming he was unfairly barred from running for the Upper House election, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Tuesday.

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'Gunpowder' material seized from alleged attacker's home

WAKAYAMA -- Steel pipes and what appears to be gunpowder were seized Sunday from the home of 24-year-old Ryuji Kimura, who was arrested a day earlier after allegedly throwing an explosive device in the area where Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was about to give a campaign speech, according to the…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

US, Japan to mark friendship with cherry tree at White House

The United States and Japan are marking their friendship with a new cherry tree at the White House

The Independent UK

Explosive targeting Japan PM renews worry of homemade arms

Japanese police have confiscated metal tubes, tools and possible gunpowder from the home of a suspect who threw what was believed to be a homemade pipe bomb at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at a campaign venue

The Independent UK

Attack in Japan raises alarm about VIP security weeks before G7 summit

An explosive thrown at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at an election rally on Saturday has raised alarming questions about the state of VIP security, less than a year after a former premier was gunned down and weeks before Japan hosts G7 leaders.

Reuters

Japan’s PM gives G7 security pledge after pipe bomb attack

Security tightened ahead of summit in Hiroshima next month after incident on Saturday

The Guardian - AU

Support for Japan PM Kishida jumps, but policies still a hard sell - survey

Support for the government of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida jumped in a survey taken at the weekend, but voters remained dubious about its proposals, including new childcare plans aimed at reversing the declining birthrate.

Reuters

Bomb targeting Japan PM complicates timing of election, BOJ move

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s political fortunes had been improving of late. This weekend’s assassination attempt may change that, depending on the motivation of his bomb-wielding attacker.

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The Independent UK

Fishermen at Japan PM attack acted fast to swarm suspect

Fishermen in the Japanese port town where Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unhurt when a man tossed an explosive device at him described how their swift action saved the day

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan PM Urges Better Security after Blast Targets Speech

Japan needs to increase security as Group of Seven officials visit, the country's prime minister said Sunday, a day after an explosive was thrown at him during a campaign event. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escaped unharmed after the device, reportedly a pipe bomb, was thrown towards him as he campaigned…

The Independent UK

Diplomats gather in Japan at 'historic turning point'

Top diplomats from Europe and North America are arriving in the hot spring resort town of Karuizawa, Japan, to discuss the world’s most intractable crises, including ways to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, confront China’s aggression toward Taiwan and lure North Korea back to nuclear disarmament talks

Reuters

Japan's Kishida vows safety of G7 meetings after 'smoke bomb' attack

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, a day after escaping an apparent attack, vowed to ensure the safety of Group of Seven dignitaries visiting his country, beginning with tighter security for climate ministers gathering in Sapporo.

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Kishida unharmed in attack at campaign speech venue / Bomb-like object thrown toward PM in Wakayama

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from Saikazaki fishing port in Wakayama City on Saturday morning after a smoke bomb-like object was thrown, followed by an explosion and smoke.

Tribune News Service

Japan’s Kishida resumes election speech schedule after smoke bomb scare

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returned to the campaign trail after being targeted by an explosive device at an event he attended in central Japan, weeks before he hosts the Group of Seven world leaders for a summit.

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s PM escapes explosion unharmed after suspected attack

Man detained after what looked like a smoke bomb was thrown at Fumio Kishida just before speech

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japanese PM Unhurt after Blast during Campaign Event

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed Saturday after someone threw an explosive device at a campaign event in a western port city, officials said. Police wrestled a suspect to the ground as screaming bystanders scrambled to get away and smoke filled the air. Although no one was hurt,…

Evening Standard

Japan’s prime minister evacuated after explosion at campaign event

Last July, former prime minister Shinzo Abe died after being short at close range during a campaign speech

France 24

Japanese PM unhurt after blast shakes campaign event

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unharmed after an explosion at a western port on Saturday, NHK television reported, and a suspect was apprehended for allegedly throwing the explosive.

Reuters

G7 ministers agree to cut gas consumption and speed-up renewable energy

The Group of Seven rich nations have agreed to call for reducing gas consumption and increasing electricity from renewable sources while phasing out fossil-fuels faster and building no new coal-fired plants, France's energy transition minister said on Saturday.

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