Coverage dated August 24, 2022

Japan Police Chief to Resign Over Shinzo Abe Assassination

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Japan’s national police chief says he will resign to take responsibility over the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe last month.

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NBC10 Philadelphia
Japan Police Chief to Resign Over Shinzo Abe Assassination (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Aug 24, 2022
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Japan’s national police chief says he will resign to take responsibility over the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe last month.
The Guardian
Japan’s police chief to resign after fatal shooting of Shinzo Abe (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 24, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Itaru Nakamura says fresh start needed after assassination ‘to ensure this never happens again’
Al Jazeera
Japan’s police chief to resign over Shinzo Abe assassination (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Al Jazeera's feed description
Itaru Nakamura says he will step down over shooting of former premier last month amid concerns about security failures.
13News Now Norfolk
Japan's police chief to resign over assassination of former prime minister (opens 13News Now Norfolk)
Published Aug 24, 2022
13News Now Norfolk's feed description
Former PM Shinzo Abe was killed while giving a campaign speech. A new report indicates flaws in police security had a part in his death.
Los Angeles Times
Japan's national police chief resigns over assassination of Shinzo Abe (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Police Chief Itaru Nakamura says he takes responsibility for the security lapses that allowed a gunman to shoot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Berkshire Eagle
Japan police chief to resign over Abe shooting death (opens Berkshire Eagle)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Berkshire Eagle's feed description
Japan’s national police chief says he will resign to take responsibility over the assassination of former leader Shinzo Abe last month. National Police Agency Chief Itaru Nakamura’s announcement comes as
The Times of Israel
Japan police chief to resign over killing of former prime minister Abe (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 24, 2022
The Times of Israel's feed description
Taking responsibility for faults found in ex-premier's protection, Itaru Nakamura announces he will step down and pushes for a new system
Deutsche Welle
Japan: Police chief to resign over Shinzo Abe assassination | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Itaru Nakamura is the most senior official to step down over the killing of Japan's former prime minister on July 8. He had previously admitted there were faults in the security plan for Abe's protection.
Digital Journal
Japan national police chief resigns over Abe assassination (opens Digital Journal)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Digital Journal's feed description
The head of Japan's National Police Agency announced his resignation after an investigation confirmed "shortcomings" in the security plans.
Washington Examiner
Japanese police chief resigns over Abe assassination (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Washington Examiner's feed description
The chief of Japan's National Police Agency announced he would resign from his position in the aftermath of the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last month.
Washington Post
Japanese police chiefs resign over security lapses in Abe assassination (opens Washington Post)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Washington Post's feed description
The resignations underscored the depth of horror at the former prime minister's killing and its global reverberations.
Fox News
Shinzo Abe assassination: Japan’s national police chief to resign over failure to save former leader's life (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 24, 2022
Fox News's feed description
In the wake of Shinzo Abe's assassination, Japan’s national police chief Itaru Nakamura said he would resign. A new report revealed problems with Abe's police protection.
NPR
Japan police chief to resign over shooting death of former prime minister (opens NPR)
Published Aug 24, 2022
NPR's feed description
A police report found holes in former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protection that allowed the alleged attacker to shoot him from behind.

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