BREAKING: Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has been shot near a train station in Nara Japan.
He is showing no vital signs according to the local fire department.
Abe, 67, was reportedly shot from behind, possibly with a shotgun, NHK reported, citing police sources.
NHK is reporting that a man was apprehended at the scene.
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He is showing no vital signs according to the local fire department.
Abe, 67, was reportedly shot from behind, possibly with a shotgun, NHK reported, citing police sources.
NHK is reporting that a man was apprehended at the scene.
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BREAKING: Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has been shot near a train station in Nara Japan. He is showing no vital signs according to the local fire department. Abe, 67, was reportedly shot from behind, possibly with a shotgun, NHK reported, citing police…
A 40~year old man has been arrested for attempted murder according to local media.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is currently addressing Japan on this matter.
Kyodo news agency and NHK said that Mr Abe appeared to be in a state of "cardiorespiratory arrest" when taken to hospital, after having initially been conscious and responsive, according to Reuters.
The term is often used used in Japan before a feared death can be officially confirmed by a coroner.
Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is currently addressing Japan on this matter.
Kyodo news agency and NHK said that Mr Abe appeared to be in a state of "cardiorespiratory arrest" when taken to hospital, after having initially been conscious and responsive, according to Reuters.
The term is often used used in Japan before a feared death can be officially confirmed by a coroner.
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A 40~year old man has been arrested for attempted murder according to local media. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is currently addressing Japan on this matter. Kyodo news agency and NHK said that Mr Abe appeared to be in a state of "cardiorespiratory…
Police have arrested Yamagami Tetsuya for attempted murder.
Officials say the 41-year-old suspect worked for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for three years until 2005.
Photos above from NHK footage.
Officials say the 41-year-old suspect worked for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force for three years until 2005.
Photos above from NHK footage.
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BREAKING: Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has been shot near a train station in Nara Japan. He is showing no vital signs according to the local fire department. Abe, 67, was reportedly shot from behind, possibly with a shotgun, NHK reported, citing police…
PM Lee says the shooting of Mr Abe was a “senseless act of violence”, and his thoughts and prayers are going towards Mr Abe and his family.
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BREAKING: Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has been shot near a train station in Nara Japan. He is showing no vital signs according to the local fire department. Abe, 67, was reportedly shot from behind, possibly with a shotgun, NHK reported, citing police…
BREAKING: Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe has died due to injuries after shots were fired at him at a campaign event earlier today.
He was 67.
He was 67.
⚠️ North South Line - Train Fault
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🕒 Additional 15 minutes travelling time due to a train fault. Train services are progressively being restored.
🚌 Free regular bus services between Woodlands and Jurong East
Service resumed ✅
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The Tuas Second Link woman has sparked memes across social media. They're actually good.
She plucked out a licence plate and threw it at a car while trying to stop it. Police are investigating the case.
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She plucked out a licence plate and threw it at a car while trying to stop it. Police are investigating the case.
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Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after its President - Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country due to the economic crisis.
The President boarded a military airplane from the main airport in Sri Lanka to the Maldives.
He previously said that he would be resigning today. As president, Rajapaksa enjoys immunity from arrest, and he is believed to have wanted to go abroad before stepping down to avoid the possibility of being detained.
The Prime Minister had earlier tried fleeing to Dubai, but failed after terminal staff refused.
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The President boarded a military airplane from the main airport in Sri Lanka to the Maldives.
He previously said that he would be resigning today. As president, Rajapaksa enjoys immunity from arrest, and he is believed to have wanted to go abroad before stepping down to avoid the possibility of being detained.
The Prime Minister had earlier tried fleeing to Dubai, but failed after terminal staff refused.
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Sri Lanka has declared a state of emergency after its President - Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country due to the economic crisis. The President boarded a military airplane from the main airport in Sri Lanka to the Maldives. He previously said that he…
Protesters have breached the gates to the prime minister's office and are now flooding into the grounds - BBC
Many are standing on balconies screaming with jubilation, after an hours-long standoff with armed police officers outside the gates of the compound.
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Many are standing on balconies screaming with jubilation, after an hours-long standoff with armed police officers outside the gates of the compound.
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Sri Lankan President did not board a Singapore Airlines "due to security concerns". He will likely be boarding a private flight to Singapore instead.
Reuters had earlier cited a government source as saying he would fly to Singapore from the Maldives after fleeing his country.
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Correction 1402 - we have changed the title to more accurately represent the situation.
Reuters had earlier cited a government source as saying he would fly to Singapore from the Maldives after fleeing his country.
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Correction 1402 - we have changed the title to more accurately represent the situation.
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has arrived in Singapore after fleeing his country amid a deepening crisis. It is understood he has tendered his resignation.
He arrived on flight Saudi Flight 788 from Male, at around 7:10pm after issues securing a private jet.
Mr Rajapaksa was allowed entry into Singapore on a private visit. He has not asked for asylum and neither has he been granted this, says MFA.
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He arrived on flight Saudi Flight 788 from Male, at around 7:10pm after issues securing a private jet.
Mr Rajapaksa was allowed entry into Singapore on a private visit. He has not asked for asylum and neither has he been granted this, says MFA.
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Category E COE prices have hit a record $114,001, while premiums for all other categories rose too.
The previous record of S$110,524 for a COE in the Open Category (Category E) was set just earlier this month, when a 28-year-old mark was broken.
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The previous record of S$110,524 for a COE in the Open Category (Category E) was set just earlier this month, when a 28-year-old mark was broken.
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Evergreen Secondary School staff and student have been evacuated after a false bomb threat was made.
A male teenager is assisting in investigations.
Early reports suggest a lower secondary pupil made the threat, by sending a letter to the school administration.
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A male teenager is assisting in investigations.
Early reports suggest a lower secondary pupil made the threat, by sending a letter to the school administration.
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US President Joe Biden has contracted COVID-19.
He is experiencing “very mild symptoms”, and he is “doing great”.
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He is experiencing “very mild symptoms”, and he is “doing great”.
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WHO has declared the monkeypox virus a global public health emergency, its highest level of concern.
Cases globally have quintupled in a month.
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Cases globally have quintupled in a month.
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The Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a US-CIA drone strike over the weekend.
He was killed in Kabul,Afghanistan, and had a US$25 million bounty on his head. He helped coordinate the 9/11 attacks that killed 3,000.
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How did all these issues in the Middle East even start? And is the US to blame?
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He was killed in Kabul,Afghanistan, and had a US$25 million bounty on his head. He helped coordinate the 9/11 attacks that killed 3,000.
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How did all these issues in the Middle East even start? And is the US to blame?
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PM Lee has delivered his National Day Message. He touched on geopolitics, inflation and COVID-19.
The government is “doing everything necessary” to help people cope with rising prices.
“The Government also stands ready to do more to help Singaporeans if things worsen,” Mr Lee said. “But the basic reality is that international economic conditions have shifted."
Watch here: https://youtu.be/5KrT5Ioyyyw
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The government is “doing everything necessary” to help people cope with rising prices.
“The Government also stands ready to do more to help Singaporeans if things worsen,” Mr Lee said. “But the basic reality is that international economic conditions have shifted."
Watch here: https://youtu.be/5KrT5Ioyyyw
Photo by MCI