Back-room deals and horse trading are likely to determine who will become the next leader of Japan’s governing party and the country’s prime minister. ( read original story ...)
Who is Shinzo Abe, Japan’s departing leader, and what legacy will he leave?
His resignation comes as Japan struggles to curb the coronavirus pandemic and as the country plans for next year’s rescheduled Tokyo Olympics. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Leaves ‘Abenomics’ Project Unfinished
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe steps down, the scorecard for his growth policy is marked by gains in driving the world’s third-largest economy, and by missed targets and unresolved challenges. ( read original story ...)
Japan’s economic recovery met with challenge as Abe resigns
After a stagnant economy in the 1990s and 2000s, Japan found a semblance of stability and progress under Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr. Abe’s resignation because of a health issue leaves many of his ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Shinzo Abe Resigns for Health Reasons, Leaving Unfinished Political Business
J apanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced he was stepping down on Friday, citing health issues. “Even though there is one year to go in my tenure and there are challenges to be met, I have decided ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM Shinzo Abe says he’s resigning for health reasons
Shinzo Abe, Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, says he will resign because a chronic illness has resurfaced ... ( read original story ...)
Pakistan floods leave dozens dead and people angry at lack of help
Monsoon rains pound Karachi, with authorities using boats to rescue trapped residents ... ( read original story ...)
Monsoon rains wreak havoc across Pakistan, killing 63 people
Heavy rains hit parts of Pakistan for a fifth straight night, bringing more flooding to the financial capital Karachi and towns and villages and leaving at least 63 people dead, officials said Friday. ( read original story ...)
Afghanistan, Pakistan: At least 200 killed in monsoon floods
Flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed at least 200 people. Dozens more are injured and many are missing after heavy seasonal rains swept through both countries. Al Jazeera's Raheela ... ( read original story ...)
Dozens Dead As Record Rains Lash Pakistan
Dozens of people have been killed in accidents and floods caused by torrential rains that have lashed Pakistan for days on end, officials said Friday. Precipitation reached record levels in Karachi, ... ( read original story ...)