Abe apologizes over 'cherry-blossom party' scandal

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apologizes during a press conference on Thursday in Tokyo.  (Photo by Konosuke Urata)

JADA NAGUMO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe apologized to the nation on Thursday over allegations his camp illegally paid millions of yen for dinner receptions held for supporters.

"I deeply regret and apologize to the people," Abe said at a news conference.

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