"Even though there is one year to go in my tenure and there are challenges to be met, I have decided to stand down as prime minister." Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving Japanese prime minister in history, has resigned, citing health reasons.

"Even though there is one year to go in my tenure and there are challenges to be met, I have decided to stand down as prime minister."

Shinzo Abe, the longest-serving Japanese prime minister in history, has resigned, citing health reasons. https://t.co/Y2iSVOjFEl

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