Japan?s
emperor speaks to
public in
remarks suggesting he
wants to abdicate
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese
emperor Akihito, 82, in a rare video address to the
public on Monday, said he worried that age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties,
remarks widely seen as
suggesting he
wants to abdicate.
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