1Abe said Japan was committed to a world free of nuclear weapons.
2Abe's main foreign policy priority is not terrorism or Middle East stability.
3Suga has promised to continue key policies of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
4It is an extremely dangerous action, Mr Abe told the Japanese parliament.
5Abe has already made clear he does not favour ditching atomic power.
6We will continue to remain committed to this resolute pledge, Abe said.
7Abe said last month he was stepping down because of worsening health.
8In that case, Abe and Co will have done a good job.
9Abe may well become Japan's longest-serving leader since the second World War.
10Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wants to bring in more foreign, low-wage workers.
11Mr Abe said the launch did not gravely affect Japan's national security.
12Abe could use a fresh electoral mandate to speed up economic reform.
13Abe was scheduled to hold a news conference at 5pm local time.
14Abe has already made clear he does not favor ditching atomic power.
15A fresh scandal hit Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's troubled cabinet today.
16Mr Abe had hosted the Iranian foreign minister in Tokyo last week.