Shinzo Abe

Japan says South Korea's indictment of Japanese reporter 'extremely regrettable'

The indictment of a Japanese journalist in South Korea for defamation of its president was "extremel...

Oct 09, 2014 02:38 AM EDT

Japan sees growing chance of Abe holding talks with China's Xi

Expectations are growing in Japan that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will meet Chinese President Xi Jinp...

Oct 08, 2014 06:06 AM EDT

Japan's Obuchi: Political 'princess' could be first female PM

With a telegenic presence, powerful ruling party mentors and a talent for avoiding making political ...

Oct 05, 2014 01:57 AM EDT

North Korea proposes Japan abduction talks in Pyongyang

North Korea has told Japan it would not pass on findings from an investigation into the fate of Japa...

Oct 01, 2014 09:08 AM EDT

Japan, North Korea to meet next week on abductees

Japanese and North Korean officials will meet next week for an update on the North's probe into the ...

Sep 26, 2014 07:44 AM EDT

North Korea probe on Japan abductees in early stage: Japan government

North Korea has told Japan it can only give a preliminary report on the status of its investigation ...

Sep 19, 2014 12:30 AM EDT

South Korea's Park says door open for talks with North

South Korean President Park Geun-hye, thwarted so far in ambitious plans to begin the process of reu...

Sep 16, 2014 08:29 PM EDT

North Korea ready to give Japan report on abductees: Kyodo

North Korea is ready to provide Japan with initial findings from a special investigating team that l...

Sep 11, 2014 01:55 AM EDT

Abe becomes first Japanese PM to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years

Shinzo Abe on Sunday became the first Japanese prime minister to visit Sri Lanka in 24 years, on the...

Sep 08, 2014 04:39 AM EDT

Japan's First Lady speaks out ahead of sales tax decision

Japanese First Lady Akie Abe said on Thursday the country should consider cutting wasteful spending ...

Sep 04, 2014 02:00 AM EDT

Japan PM Abe appoints China-friendly lawmakers to key posts

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe picked two veteran lawmakers with friendly ties to China for top ...

Sep 03, 2014 01:25 AM EDT

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