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Shinzo Abe death live updates: Shinzo Abe's body arrives in Tokyo, funeral on Tuesday

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 09, 2022, 21:39:42 IST

Shinzo Abe death live updates: Shinzo Abe's body arrives in Tokyo, funeral on Tuesday

The body of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived at his home city, Tokyo, on Saturday, a day after he was fatally assassinated during a campaign speech in the western Japan city of Nara. Local media has reported that a night vigil will be held on Monday and his funeral will be held on Tuesday. Stay with TOI for all updates:

12:28 (IST) Jul 08

Japan senior Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) official says he has heard that ex-PM Shinzo Abe is getting blood transfusion, situation 'worrisome': Reuters

12:21 (IST) Jul 08

Shinzo Abe shooting: All you need to know about the attacker

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12:18 (IST) Jul 08

In a message, Singh said, "Deeply shocked by the tragic attack on my friend former prime minister Abe. My prayers are with him and family".

12:17 (IST) Jul 08

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday said he was shocked by the attack on ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe during a campaign speech.

12:12 (IST) Jul 08

Abe "was a true friend of mine and, much more importantly, America," Trump wrote. "This is a tremendous blow to the wonderful people of Japan, who loved and admired him so much. We are all praying for Shinzo and his beautiful family!"

12:11 (IST) Jul 08

Former US President Donald Trump shared his well wishes for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his social media platform Truth Social, calling the shooting "absolutely devastating news."

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12:06 (IST) Jul 08

We are shocked and saddened to hear about the violent attack against former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. We are closely monitoring the reports and keeping our thoughts with his family and the people of Japan: White House

12:00 (IST) Jul 08

"Utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the despicable attack on Shinzo Abe. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones," Johnson tweeted.

11:59 (IST) Jul 08

British prime minister Boris Johnson said on Friday he was "appalled and saddened" by the shooting of former Japanese premier Shinzo Abe.

11:52 (IST) Jul 08

Deeply distressed by attack on dear friend Shinzo Abe: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep distress at the attack on former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, who is in a critical condition after being shot during a campaign speech on Friday in western Japan. Abe was airlifted to a hospital but he was not breathing and his heart had stopped, officials in Japan said.

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11:45 (IST) Jul 08

Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe collapsed while delivering a speech during a rally in Japan's Nara city.

11:38 (IST) Jul 08

Govt will consider how to respond after first grasping the situation, Kishida says while briefing the media after former PM Shinzo Abe was shot in Nara city earlier today.

11:37 (IST) Jul 08

I want to believe there was sufficient security, but determining that will be part of investigations: Japan PM

11:34 (IST) Jul 08

Kishida asks all cabinet members to return to Tokyo. "Nothing decided about election-related schedule," he said.

11:33 (IST) Jul 08

Now not the time to talk about how Abe's shooting will affect policy implementation: Japan PM

11:30 (IST) Jul 08

It is barbaric and malicious and it cannot be tolerated. We will do everything we can ... At this moment, doctors are working very hard to save Abe.