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Japan's Emperor Akihito hints at abdication citing ill-health
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Tokyo, Aug. 8 (ANI): Japan's Emperor Akihito in a rare televised address to the nation on Monday hinted that he wants to stand down as he expressed fears for his health and his ability to carry on as emperor.
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Japanese Emperor Akihito not considering abdication
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
London, July 14 (ANI): Insisting that Japanese Emperor Akihito has no plans to step down, the imperial household has denied reports that the 82-year-old wants to abdicate, which would be an extraordinary move in 200 years.
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