'Extra' editions published on Abe's announcement of resignation

'Extra' editions published on Abe's announcement of resignation

NAGOYA, Japan - Newspaper 'extra' editions reporting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's announcement of his intention to resign are distributed in Nagoya on Sept. 12. In his announcement, Abe said he believes it would be difficult to regain public trust and to get an extension of Japan's refueling mission in the Indian Ocean if his leadership continues. (Kyodo)

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