Amari to quit as economy minister over money received from company

Japan's Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari wipes his mouth with a handkerchief during a news conference in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2016, as he speaks about a reported money scandal. Amari, in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, said he will step down from his post to take responsibility as he admitted to receiving a total of 1 million yen ($8,400) in cash from a construction company in two installments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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