Japan's longest-serving prime minister, Shinzo Abe, visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday, as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post, because of health issues and fatigue from handling the coronavirus crisis.

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Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday returned from a second hospital visit in a few days, which had stoked concern about his health. He said he wanted to do everything to maintain his health and do his utmost at his job.

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe became Japan's longest-serving premier on Wednesday, a remarkable feat for a leader who once quit in humiliation, but the day was marred by questions about possible election law violations and worries about the economy.

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Abe, 63, took office in December 2012, promising to reboot the stale economy and bolster defence.

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