Abe wants Amari to stay in Cabinet despite graft allegation

A member of the House of Representatives reads photocopies of a magazine article on the cash-for-favors scandal involving economy minister Akira Amari, during a plenary session of the lower house in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2016. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the same day he wants Amari, a key political ally, to continue serving in his Cabinet for the time being despite the allegations. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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