Ruling, opposition face-off shifts to election after Diet battle

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks to reporters on June 30 after the ruling and opposition parties shifted gears to election mode following their fiercely fought parliamentary battle going past midnight. ''It was really good that the important bills for the people were enacted. I'm confident about receiving support from the people,'' Abe said.

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