Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resign for health reasons

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will step down as the country's leader due to chronic health issues.

"I cannot be prime minister if I cannot make the best decisions for the people," Abe said at a news conference on Friday.

"It is gut wrenching to have to leave my job before accomplishing my goals," he said.

The 65-year-old has suffered from the disease ulcerative colitis, a chronic condition impacting the large intestine. He had visited a hospital twice over the past weeks, fueling speculation that his days in office were numbered.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to resign for health reasons

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will step down as the country’s leader on Friday due to chronic health issues.

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