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Japan's Abe keeps allies in key posts in cabinet shake-up

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe retained close allies in key posts in a cabinet reshuffle on Wedn...

Oct 07, 2015 02:09 AM EDT

Toshiba CEO steps down over accounting scandal

Toshiba Corp's (6502.T) chief executive stepped down on Tuesday after an independent investigation f...

Jul 21, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

Japan condemns apparent Islamic State execution, demands hostage release

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday called for the immediate release of a Japanese journalist ...

Jan 24, 2015 07:30 PM EST

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