Japan ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Abe's death

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The Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito raised their combined share in the 248-seat chamber to 146. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stands to rule without interruption until a scheduled election in 2025. The suspect, Tetsuya Yamagami, told investigators he acted because of Abe's rumored connection to an organization.

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Times of India

Japan ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Shinzo Abe's death

The Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito raised their combined share in the 248-seat chamber to 146 - far beyond the majority - in the elections for half of the seats in the less powerful upper house.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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CBC News

Japan ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Shinzo Abe's assassination

Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary election Sunday imbued with meaning after the assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe amid uncertainty about how his loss may affect party unity.

3 months ago·Canada

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CTV News

Japan ruling party wins big in polls in wake of Abe's death

Japan's governing party and its coalition partner scored a major victory in a parliamentary election Sunday imbued with meaning after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe amid uncertainty about how his loss may affect party unity.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Hindu

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3 months ago·India

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The Independent

Japan’s ruling party wins election by landslide after Shinzo Abe’s assassination

PM Fumio Kishida says ‘major significance’ in successfully holding election just days after Abe’s assassination, which was seen as an assault on Japan’s democracy

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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NDTV

Japan Ex PM Shinzo Abe's Party Wins Election Days After His Assassination

In an election held just two days after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-Komeito coalition secured 76 seats and retained the majority in the Upper House elections.

3 months ago·New Delhi, India

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