Japan PM Abe marks 3,000 days in office as virus overshadows term

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe marked 3,000 days in office on Thursday, a new landmark as the longest-serving Japanese leader, though his current term has been overshadowed by the new coronavirus taking a toll on the country's economy.Combined with his short 2006-2007 stint, Abe became the longest-serving prime minister in November, overtaking Taro Katsura, who led the country for 2,886 days in the early 1900s.If he stays in office through Aug. 24, he will also become the longest-serving prime minister without counting his first stint in office, eclipsing the record held by his great uncle Eisak…READ FULL ARTICLE