Published 3 years ago

Japan former PM Abe will not attend Games opening ceremony

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Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not attend the Olympics opening ceremony. Abe decided to not attend event after the government declared a state of emergency and virus restrictions over Tokyo, NHK reported. The report, citing sources close to the former premier, said Abe decided not to attend the event.

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Japan former PM Abe will not attend Games opening ceremony

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not attend the Olympics opening ceremony, according to a report by public broadcaster NHK.

3 years ago·United Kingdom

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Channel News Asia

Japan former PM Abe to miss Olympics opening ceremony: Report

TOKYO: Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who memorably dressed up as the titular plumber from the Super Mario video game to promote the ...

3 years ago·Singapore

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The director of the Olympics opening ceremony was fired over an old comedy act in which he joked about the Holocaust https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/japan-former-pm-abe-will-not-attend-games-opening-ceremony-nhk-2021-07-22, a day before the usually spectacular show was set to begin in much subdued fashion. Read More

3 years ago·Canada

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