HISTORICAL FACTS: 44 - Caught on Camera

Japan holds a controversial state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and drew angry protests.

WEKU · Sep 27, 2022

Why is Shinzo Abe’s state funeral sparking protests in Japan?

The former prime minister was assassinated in July while delivering a campaign speech

Evening Standard · Sep 27, 2022

State funeral for Shinzo Abe held in Tokyo amid controversy

Public anger at cost of ceremony for former PM and revelations over his party’s ties to religious group

The Guardian - AU · Sep 27, 2022

Analysis-Shinzo Abe's divisive legacy lingers in Japanese policy

Two months after he was assassinated, Shinzo Abe is still stirring controversy, evidence of how the polarising former premier's legacy is shaping Japanese politics on everything from defence to monetary policy.

Reuters · Sep 27, 2022

PM Narendra Modi meets Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida

TOKYO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Tokyo and conveyed his deepest condolences over the sudden demise of former prime minister Shinzo Abe. He underlined the late Japanese leader's contributions in strengthening the bilateral partnership as well as his vision of a free,…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2022

Japan honours Shinzo Abe with controversial state funeral

Japan holds controversial state funeral for slain leader amid anger over his party’s ties to a fringe religious group.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe farewelled at state funeral in Tokyo after July assassination — as it happened

Thousands of people attended the service, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his predecessors John Howard, Tony Abbott and Malcolm Turnbull. Catch up on Tuesday's events.

ABC News · Sep 27, 2022

Harris focuses Asia trip on security, adds tour to Korea DMZ

In meeting after meeting in Tokyo, Vice President Kamala Harris has emphasized the U.S. commitment to regional security

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

Japan holding state funeral for ex-leader Abe amid tensions

Tension, rather than sadness, is filling Japan as a rare state funeral for the assassinated former leader Shinzo Abe deeply splits the nation

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

The church linked to Abe’s killing, Japan’s political troubles

Controversy erupts after Shinzo Abe’s assassin says he killed the former leader over his support for a ‘religious cult’.

Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2022