TOKYO -- The state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was shot dead during an election campaign speech in July, will take place in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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Mourners gather at Tokyo's Zojoji Temple to pay respects to slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 12, days after he was shot while campaigning. A state funeral will be held on Sept. 27. © Reuters
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