Japan's Abe reshuffles Cabinet, revamps executive lineup in bid to boost public support

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (front C) and his cabinet members walk downstairs for photos at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 11, 2019. Shinzo Abe on Wednesday reshuffled his cabinet with the hefty revamp aimed at boosting public support while retaining the services of his allies holding similar political views in key ministerial and executive positions. The reshuffle has seen 17 of the prime minister's 19 cabinet ministers either replaced or reassigned within the government, with as many as 13 new ministers being introduced. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)