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Japan PM Takaichi eyes forgoing Yasukuni visit for anniv. of WWII end

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering refraining from visiting the war-linked Yasukuni shrine to mark Saturday's anni

  • Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may skip Yasukuni shrine visit for WWII end anniversary.
  • Skipping visit could worsen tensions with China and South Korea.
  • Takaichi, a conservative, faces diplomatic repercussions for visiting shrine.

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