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Apr 30, 2019

The end of an era in Japan

From the BBC World Service… Economic growth in Europe strengthened at the start of 2019. Also, a cross-party group of British politicians are backing a “Green New Deal” for the U.K. Finally, Japan’s Emperor Akihito has abdicated.

In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito is seen attending the abdication ceremony at the Imperial Palace on April 30, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
In this handout image provided by Imperial Household Agency, Emperor Akihito is seen attending the abdication ceremony at the Imperial Palace on April 30, 2019 in Tokyo, Japan.
Handout/Imperial Household Agency of Japan via Getty Images

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