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Japanese PM Abe announces resignation over health issues
TOKYO, Aug 28, 2020 (BSS/XINHUA) – Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said at a press conference on Friday that he will step down from his post due to health concerns.
Abe said he needs to be treated for a flare-up of his intestinal disease that led his first one-year stint to end abruptly in 2007.
He said he will receive new treatment but requires prolonged care.
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