The end of an era in Japan

Apr 30, 2019

The end of an era in 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

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.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Brian Allison Engineer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

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