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Japan: Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing with global call for
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Thousands gathered in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the atomic bombing, with survivors, officials, and global delegates calling for nuclear disarmament. Mayor Kazumi Matsui warned against rising militarism, while UN representatives urged peace. Survivor numbers have fallen below 100,00
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Japan PM vows to "prevent such a calamity from happening again" on anniver
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking at a press conference after attending a memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, western Japan, Ishiba reiterated his government's commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament. He dismissed suggestions of Japan entering a NATO-like nuclear-sharing arrangement with the United States, which
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Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing with message of peace
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The year 2025 marks a significant milestone- 80 years since the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Taiwan expresses regret over no invite to Nagasaki atomic bombing memorial
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Tuesday expressed regret over the Nagasaki city government's decision not to invite Taiwan to participate in this year's memorial ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, which occurred during the final days of World War II.
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China's influence looms over Nagasaki's exclusion of Taiwan from atomic bo
Updated : 10 months ago IST
Nagasaki Mayor Suzuki Shiro said Taiwan would not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, citing its lack of diplomatic ties or UN representation. The move drew sharp criticism from Kobe Councilor Uehata Norihiro, who accused the mayor of yielding to Chinese pressure and ex
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77th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing: UN Chief to attend ceremony
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): On the 77th anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing by the United States, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will become the first UN chief to attend the annual ceremony at the Peace Memorial Park on Saturday after his predecessor Ban Ki Moon's visit in
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Hiroshima calls for abandoning of nuclear deterrence on bombing anniversar
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Hiroshima [Japan], August 6 (ANI): On the 76th anniversary of the nuclear bombing of the Japanese city of Hiroshima, the city has called to abandon the atomic deterrence.
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BTS show in Japan taken down after member wears atomic bomb T-shirt
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Tokyo, [Japan] Nov 09 (ANI): K-pop group BTS was prevented from airing their show in one of Japan's biggest television stations after one of their members wore a T-shirt that apparently depicted a picture of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki.
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Students recreate horrific atomic bombings of Hiroshima using VR technolog
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Hiroshima [Japan], August 7 (ANI): One of the most painful histories of the human civilization is the 1945 atomic attack carried out by the United States on the city of Hiroshima, Japan, which killed around 140,000 people and left scars in the memories of uncountable others till date.
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Hiroshima observes anniversary of atomic bombing
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], August 6 (ANI): Japanese city of Hiroshima on Sunday observed 72nd anniversary of U.S. atomic bombing at its annual memorial ceremony, with U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calling on all states including Japan to work toward a world free of nuclear weapons "in the
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Japan observes 71st anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Hiroshima (Japan), Aug. 6 (ANI): Hiroshima on Saturday observed the 71st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing during the Second World War in 1945, with the mayor calling for a nuclear-weapon-free-world at a function held at the Peace Memorial Park.
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Japan marks 71st anniversary of US atomic bombing of Hiroshima
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Tokyo, Aug 6 (ANI): Japan is today marking the 71st anniversary of the Hiroshima atomic bombing, as its Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged world leaders to follow United States President Barack Obama's footsteps and visit, and ultimately free the world from nuclear arms.
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