Abe, Renho face off in 1st debate since Democratic Party shakeup

Abe, Renho face off in 1st debate since Democratic Party shakeup

Prime Minister and Liberal Democratic Party chief Shinzo Abe (standing) speaks to Democratic Party chief Renho (R) in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2016, in their first leaders' debate in the Diet since Renho took the reins of the largest opposition party in September. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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