Profile: Shinzo Abe

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Age:60

Appearance: Proud, stocky, tousle-haired

Newsworthiness: The Japanese prime minister is seeking an endorsement of his ‘Abenomics’ plan in today’s general election

Japan has been mired in stagnation for over 20 years, and prime minister Shinzo Abe is staking his name and his reputation on a return to growth.

“I am back and so is Japan!” This was the proud boast made by Shinzo Abe during a trip to Washington in February ...