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Japan PM Abe wants econmin Amari to stay in his post - Kyodo


    TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday he wants Economy Minister Akira Amari, who has been facing bribery accusations, to continue in his post, Kyodo news agency reported.

    Abe made the comment in the upper house of parliament, according to Kyodo.

    (Reporting by Kaori Kaneko; Editing by Chris Gallagher)