Abe dissolves lower house as opposition bands together

Abe dissolves lower house as opposition bands together

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (4th from L) and members of his Cabinet applaud when the House of Representatives was dissolved on Sept. 28, 2017, for a general election set to be held on Oct. 22. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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