TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday denied speculation about his ambition for a fourth term and went on to single out four of his loyal deputies as potential candidates to succeed him.
Prime minister denies his own ambition and says he wants to see them compete

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe mentioned four of his loyal deputies as potential successors.
TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday denied speculation about his ambition for a fourth term and went on to single out four of his loyal deputies as potential candidates to succeed him.