TOKYO: Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was under mounting pressure over allegations that he used his influence to help a friend in a business deal after two official reports appeared to back up the claims.
Abe, in power since late 2012, is in little danger of losing his job, but his popularity has taken a hit in the midst of the latest shady dealings claims.
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