Outpouring of grief from Turkey to Singapore; Iran labels killing 'act of terrorism,' while some on Chinese social media express joy; footage shows moments of shooting

Lapid laments 'heinous murder' of 'true friend of Israel,' while Herzog lauds Abe as 'one of Japan's most preeminent leaders' and Netanyahu recalls their 'brave friendship'

Abe was gunned down while giving a campaign speech in western Japan, sparking an outpouring of shock from world leaders

World leaders offer their prayers, support for former PM following rare shooting in country with strict gun control laws

Ex-prime minister attacked while making campaign speech in western Japan, rushed to a hospital

Prime minister lauds 'friendship that has developed between our nations,' says Shinzo Abe will always be welcome in Israel

After weeks of speculation, Japanese leader says he's stepping down due to recurrence of the ulcerative colitis that ended his first term in office

Expected statement to come after weeks of speculation over Japanese leader's health; in 2007 he abruptly resigned from 1st stint in office, also due to his health

Mayor of Japanese city bombed by US at end of World War II raises concern that nuclear states have retreated from disarmament efforts

Europeans flock to parks, gyms, pools as countries lift restrictions; Americans head outdoors for Memorial Day as country nears 100,000 deaths; Brazil emerges as new epicenter