As Japan grieves, the body of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived at his home in the capital Tokyo, the day after he was assassinated by a lone gunman in Nara. READ MORE: https://str.sg/wbAB

World leaders have expressed their shock and sadness following the death of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe. The 67-year-old was shot during a campaign speech on Friday, in an incident that is rare in the island country.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot and gravely injured while campaigning Friday in southern Japan, according to public broadcaster NHK.