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Japan's Emperor Akihito has declared his abdication and delivered his last public address as emperor, in a historic ceremony in Tokyo.

The 85-year-old was given permission to abdicate after saying he felt unable to fulfil his role because of his age and declining health.

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(Photo: Emperor Akihito, Credit: Reuters)