Amari to quit as economy minister over money received from company

Amari to quit as economy minister over money received from company

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2016, after Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari spoke of his intention to step down from the post at a news conference. Amari, who has been in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, said he will resign 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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