Abe apologizes to nation for sudden resignation

2007-09-24 19:19:17

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday that ailing health prompted him to suddenly announce his resignation. Abe Resigns

Abe treated for exhaustion

2007-09-13 15:09:08

Japan's prime minister was treated at a hospital for exhaustion Thursday, a day after he announced he would quit.

Japan ruling party seeks new leader after PM quits

2007-09-13 09:49:24

Japan's ruling party scrambled to find a new leader and avoid a policy vacuum after PM Abe's resignation. Video  Quit won't affect ties much  Full Coverage

Japan's prime minister says he'll resign

2007-09-12 13:43:09

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe announced he will resign, ending a year-old gov't that has suffered a string of damaging scandals. Full Coverage  China, ROK Reaction

Japan's NKorea diplomacy, Japan-US alliance unchanged: FM

2007-09-13 14:25:40

Japan's diplomacy with North Korea and its alliance with the United States will remain unchanged and solid, despite a change in Japan's top leader, Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura said.

Ups and downs during Japan's Abe's year in power

2007-09-13 11:24:52

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has told executives of his ruling coalition that he intends to resign, a ruling party lawmaker said on Wednesday.

Abe ready to resign over refueling vote

2007-09-09 18:57:38

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Sunday he was ready to resign if parliament fails to extend Japan's refueling mission in the Indian Ocean.

Experts: Abe's quit won't affect ties

2007-09-12 22:18:24

Despite the resignation of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, China-Japan ties with its neighbor will continue to grow in the coming years. Abe to Resign  Full Coverage