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Japan’s assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, has been honored by a rare and divisive state funeral that was full of militaristic pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as
Abe was praised as a politician with a clear vision for post-World War II economic growth amid widespread opposition protests in the streets during the ceremony.
Japan honored former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Tuesday at the country’s first state funeral for a former leader in 55 years. But the cost of the state-financed ceremony was criticized and some groups held protests to show their opposition.
TOKYO -- Japan's assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state funeral Tuesday that was full of military pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as well as by widespread protests, with thousands taking to the streets in opposition.
TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's assassinated hawkish former leader, Shinzo Abe, was given a rare state funeral Tuesday that was full of military pomp and surrounded by throngs of mourners as well as by widespread protests, with thousands taking to the streets in opposition.