The Telegraph published this video item, entitled “Shinzo Abe funeral: Protests erupt as world leaders honour Japan’s slain former PM” – below is their description.
Japanese and foreign dignitaries paid tribute to Shinzo Abe, the assassinated former prime minister of Japan, at a controversial state funeral on Tuesday, as long lines of people gathered to offer flowers and prayers.
Mr Abe’s ashes, carried by his widow Akie, arrived at the storied Budokan venue in Tokyo, where a 19-gun salute sounded in honour of the slain former leader.
The motorcade carrying his remains had travelled from his widow’s home in the capital, past a row of white-uniformed armed troops who stood to attention.
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