Amari to quit as economy minister over money received from company

Japan's Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari bows during a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 28, 2016, after he said he will step down from the post. Amari, who has been in charge of the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, said he will take responsibility for receiving a total of 1 million yen ($8,400) in cash from a construction company in two installments. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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