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Polls opened Sunday in Japan's upper house elections, just two days after former prime minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated while on the campaign trail. The election, which is expected to see Abe's ruling Liberal Democratic Party increase its majority, has been overshadowed by the murder. But Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other politicians have insisted the shock killing would not halt the democratic process. IMAGES
Japanese prime minister Fumio Kishida marks the names of successfully elected ruling party candidates with red flowers, as the ruling coalition looks on track to retain power but lose seats in parliament, according to media predictions after polls closed in Sunday's general election. IMAGES
Japan's ruling party members, including Shinzo Abe, cast their votes for their next leader, with top government adviser Yoshihide Suga all but certain to win and replace Abe as the country's new prime minister. IMAGES
Members of the public lay flowers to honour assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe, as thousands of Japanese and foreign dignitaries gather in Tokyo on Tuesday at a rare state funeral that has sparked controversy and protest. IMAGES
US Vice President Kamala Harris arrives at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, Tokyo prefecture Japan to attend the funeral of assassinated premier Shinzo Abe and reinforce US diplomatic links in the region. Harris will head a delegation including the US ambassador to Japan, Rahm Emanuel, and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai at the funeral on Tuesday. IMAGES
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