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Kishida begins 'condolence diplomacy' ahead of Abe funeral

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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida kicked off condolence diplomacy with foreign dignitaries scheduled to attend the state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said the United States would work with Japan if the Asian nation faced security threats. On the first of three days of talks with overseas delegations, KishIDA received a pledge from Harris.

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Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries Monday in what he's called “funeral diplomacy" the day before he hosts a controversial

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Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries in what he has called “funeral diplomacy” on the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe

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Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

By MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated PressTOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries in what he’s called “funeral diplomacy,” the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored ceremony for former leader Shinzo Abe. Kishida has been criticized for pushing to hold a state funeral for the divisive former leader who was assassinated in July. Since Abe’s death, close ties have been revealed bet…

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Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries Monday in what he’s called “funeral diplomacy” the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored ceremony for former leader Shinzo Abe.Kishida has been criticized for pushing for Tuesday’s formal state funeral for Abe, who was assassinated in July, amid questions over their ruling party’s close ties with the Unification Church, accused of …

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Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries Monday in what he's called “funeral diplomacy" the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored ceremony for former leader Shinzo Abe.Kishida has been criticized for pushing for Tuesday's formal state funeral for Abe, who was assassinated in July, amid questions over their ruling party's close ties with the Unification Church, accused of brainwashing …

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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