Shinzo Abe
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Japan’s Abe ‘Deeply Worried’ by Mideast Tensions
EghtesadOnline: Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who had tried to carve out a role mediating between Washington and Tehran, said on Monday he was “deeply worried” by tensions in the Middle…
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Japan Working With Europe to Uphold Nuclear Agreement
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterated his support for Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement with six world powers, saying Tokyo has initiated cooperation with the three European…
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Abe: Talks Underway on Possible Visit by Rouhani to Tokyo
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Monday that Tokyo is in discussions about a possible visit to Japan by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani later this month, in an attempt…
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Japan Will Continue Efforts to Promote Mideast Stability
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday Tokyo will continue to work for Middle East stability.
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Abe to Make Every Effort to Ease Iran-US Row
EghtesadOnline: Japan wants to make every effort to reduce tension between the United States and Iran before responding to an expected US request to send its navy to guard strategic waters off…
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Abe Considering New Meeting With Rouhani in September
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering holding talks with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani when he visits New York in September to attend a session of the UN General…
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Call for Viewing Visits by Foreign Leaders in a Balanced Perspective
EghtesadOnline: It is "unreasonable" to expect that trips by foreign dignitaries to Iran could lead to a major breakthrough in Tehran-Washington relations, but they could be seen as an "achievement"…
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Abe's Historic Visit a Great Chance to Boost Ties
EghtesadOnline: The Japanese prime minister's visit to Tehran is a great opportunity to promote cooperation between the two Asian countries that have maintained a good partnership during their…
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Abe Preparing for Iran Visit
EghtesadOnline: Japan's government officials are reportedly making final preparations for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's planned visit to Tehran next month to hold meetings with top Iranian officials.
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Trump Downplays Tensions With Tehran
EghtesadOnline: US President Donald Trump on Monday backed the Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe's interest in using his country's good relations with Iran to help broker a possible dialogue between…
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Abe Mulling June Visit to Iran
EghtesadOnline: Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering a visit to Iran in June for talks with Iranian officials to help ease escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, government…
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EU, Japan Reiterate Support for Nuclear Deal
EghtesadOnline: The European Union and Japan on Thursday reiterated their support for the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, the formal name of Iran’s nuclear deal, despite mounting pressure…
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Trump giving Japan's Abe a hard time on trade despite close ties
EghtesadOnline: Tariffs on steel, threats of car import levies and intense pressure for a two-way economic deal: despite warm personal ties, U.S. President Donald Trump is giving Japanese Prime…
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Ivanka Trump Touts ‘Womenomics’ During Japan Trip
EghtesadOnline: Ivanka Trump lauded the Japanese government’s efforts to increase female workforce participation during a speech in Tokyo on Friday, giving a high-profile boost to Prime Minister…
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Trump Pushes Japan to Buy Military Equipment, Hits Out on Trade
EghtesadOnline: President Donald Trump urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to purchase U.S. military equipment to create jobs in America after telling business leaders that Japan had an unfair advantage…
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Abe Placed to Lead Japan Through 2021 After Big Election Win
EghtesadOnline: Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s gamble on an early election may have just won him a chance to lead Japan through 2021.
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Yen Falls, Japan Stocks Advance on Abe Victory
EghtesadOnline: A landslide election victory for Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent the yen down and stocks in Tokyo higher, with the path paved for a continuation of loose monetary policy.
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Japan's Abe announces snap election amid worries over North Korea
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he would dissolve parliament’s lower house on Thursday for a snap election, seeking a mandate to stick to his tough stance toward a volatile…
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Iran hails Japan’s strong support for nuclear deal
EghtesadOnline: President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said on Tuesday that Japan’s firm support or the landmark nuclear deal helps strengthen regional peace and stability.
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Japan PM Abe: agreed with Trump that cooperation needed in face of North Korean threat
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Sunday spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone and said that in face of an “escalating” situation with North Korea that close cooperation…
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Trump discusses North Korea with Japan's Abe
EghtesadOnline: U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday spoke by telephone with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to discuss the escalating threats from North Korea, the White House said.
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Abe's Biggest Rival to Run Japan May Come From His Own Party
EghtesadOnline: With Japan’s opposition wracked by infighting, any challenge to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s grip on power -- as his popularity slides after a series of scandals and missteps --…
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Japan PM names safe hands in cabinet reshuffle but makes maverick top diplomat
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, beset by scandals and falling support, opted for safe hands over fresh faces in a cabinet reshuffle on Thursday but the changes may not boost…
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Abe Swipes at China, Russia After Trump Call on North Korea
EghtesadOnline: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called on China and Russia to do more to stop North Korea after the isolated regime test-fired its second intercontinental ballistic missile…
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Wages Shape Up as Key to Abenomics and the Future of Abe Himself
EghtesadOnline: To shore up his ailing premiership, Shinzo Abe is vowing to focus on the economy. But instead of unleashing yet more stimulus, analysts say Abe needs to take a hammer to an old…
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Abe Seeks to Avoid Repeat of His Swift Demise a Decade Ago
EghtesadOnline: Unpopular policies and a slew of scandals triggered a slide in public support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that led to a heavy election defeat.
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Abe Support Slumps to Record Low as Japan Public Loses Faith
EghtesadOnline: Support for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe slumped to record lows in three media polls over the weekend, as public trust in the premier evaporated amid a stream of scandals,…
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Xi, Abe Get Phone Calls From Trump as North Asia Tensions Rise
EghtesadOnline: North Korea’s nuclear ambitions dominated phone calls between Donald Trump and the leaders of Japan and China, as the U.S. president’s tougher stance on Kim Jong Un and pressure…
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Asia Stocks Rise as Oil Extends Gain to Eighth Day
EghtesadOnline: Asian stocks were mostly higher as oil extended the longest winning streak of the year. The yen swung in the wake of a crushing defeat of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s…
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Tokyo heads to polls in vote that could spell trouble for PM
EghtesadOnline: Voters in the Japanese capital cast ballots on Sunday in an election that could spell trouble for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is suffering from slumping support because of…