Watch Japan's 'much loved' emperor abdicate the throne

Emperor Akihito on Tuesday became the first Japanese emperor to abdicate since 1817. In a brief ceremony at the Imperial Palace, Akihito, accompanied by his wife Empress Michiko, thanked Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and delivered a short speech. "Since ascending the throne 30 years ago, I have performed my duties as the emperor with a deep sense of trust in and respect for the people, and I consider myself fortunate to have been able to do so," he said. Akihito is a "much-loved" figure in Japan and...