Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, 65, announced Friday that he will resign because health reasons, ending his nearly eight years in office.
Abe, who recently visited the hospital on two occasions, said Friday evening local time that he was resigning due to a relapse of a bowel condition, which previously prompted him to resign during his first term in office back in 2007, reports The New York Times.
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