Princess Kiko gives birth to heir to imperial throne

TOKYO, Japan - Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe speaks with reporters at the prime minister's official residence on the birth of a baby boy to Prince Akishino and Princess Kiko on Sept. 6. Abe said that the government should discuss the idea of revising the Imperial House Law to pave the way for female monarchs ''in a careful manner.''

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