Shinzo Abe Will Resign as Japan’s Prime Minister, Citing His Health

TOKYO—Prime Minister Shinzo Abe claimed he would resign simply because of a agonizing intestinal affliction, ending his rule right after he held the prime job extended than anybody else.

Mr. Abe, 65 many years outdated, claimed he would continue to be in business office until eventually a successor is chosen, probably in September. The ruling Liberal Democratic Bash has the electrical power to make the choice—likely in a vote by celebration lawmakers and other leaders—because it controls a greater part in parliament, which elects the primary minister.

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