Japan's ruling coalition government has increased its majority in the upper house of the parliament by winning Sunday's house of councillors election that was largely overshadowed by the recent assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Councillors Elections: Japan's ruling coalition makes strong election showing

The government kept its assessment of industrial production unchanged, saying it was picking up.

Japan factory output growth stalls after rising for 5 months

Japan's ailing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has resigned. Speculation about Abe’s health and tenure had risen after he made two visits to a hospital recently.

WION Dispatch: Shinzo Abe resigns as Japanese PM over health concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the country's longest-serving leader, announced at a press conference on Friday that he has decided to step down due to health reasons.

Japanese PM Abe announces resignation over worsening health

Japan's ailing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to resign. Speculation about Abe’s health and tenure had risen after he made two visits to a hospital recently.

Japan: Bowel illness force Longest serving PM Shinzo Abe to resign

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to resign: Report

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