Putin not aware of nuke weapons' threat: Nagasaki survivor before Nobel ceremony
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin not aware of nuke weapons' threat: Nagasaki survivor before Nobel ceremony

India Today  

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not truly understand the destructive power of nuclear weapons, a 92-year-old survivor of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki said on Monday, on the eve of his Japanese survivors' group receiving the Nobel Peace Prize. This year's Nobel Peace Prize was won by Nihon Hidankyo, a group of now elderly survivors of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, "for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons". "I don't think President Putin truly understands what nuclear weapons are for human beings," Tanaka, a co-chair of the group, told a news conference when asked about the Russian leader's rhetoric and his decision to lower the threshold. "We would like to say nuclear weapons are things which must never be used," Tanaka said, adding that he had sent such a message to the Russian leader on behalf of Nihon Hidankyo.

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Trump invited to Japan for 80th anniversary of A-bombs
2 months ago

Trump invited to Japan for 80th anniversary of A-bombs

Raw Story  

The mayors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have invited U.S. President Donald Trump to visit this year for the 80th anniversary of the World War II atomic bombings, officials said Wednesday. "It is our sincere hope that you will break away from the notion of nuclear reliance and take strong leadership in the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of …

Japanese atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Peace Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push
3 months ago

Japanese atomic bomb survivors say Nobel Peace Prize gives fresh impetus to disarmament push

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings on Hiroshima and Nagasaki said receiving a Nobel Peace Prize has given them a fresh incentive to campaign for nuclear disarmament ahead of the 80th anniversary of the 1945 attacks. Tanaka, 92, was speaking at a press conference in Tokyo on Tuesday after returning from Oslo where he accepted the Nobel Peace …

Nagasaki survivor accepts Nobel Peace Prize and calls for world free from nuclear weapons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nagasaki survivor accepts Nobel Peace Prize and calls for world free from nuclear weapons

The Independent  

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Japanese atomic bomb survivors accept Nobel Peace Prize
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Japanese atomic bomb survivors accept Nobel Peace Prize

Al Jazeera  

Nihon Hidankyo, the Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group, has accepted the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize “for its efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons”. “I was just so shocked.” He said the group’s mission is “ensuring that nuclear weapons will never be used again”, and that it includes ending the war in Gaza. “The nuclear superpower Russia threatens …

Nobel Peace Prize winners urge young people to fight against nuclear weapons
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Nobel Peace Prize winners urge young people to fight against nuclear weapons

ABC  

A Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group has urged young people to take up the fight for a nuclear-free world while accepting this year's Nobel Peace Prize. Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of survivors of the 1945 nuclear bombings of Japanese cities Hiroshima and Nagasaki, is campaigning for a world free of nuclear weapons using witness testimony. Mr Tanaka's group had …

Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Japanese survivor of atomic bomb recalls its horrors in Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech

Associated Press  

OSLO, Norway — A 92-year-old Japanese man who lived through the American atomic bombing of Nagasaki described on Tuesday the agony he witnessed in 1945, including the charred corpses of his loved ones and the ruins of his city, as he accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on his organization’s behalf. “The nuclear superpower Russia threatens to use nuclear weapons …

I survived Nagasaki bombing – Putin has no idea of the horrors of nuclear war
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

I survived Nagasaki bombing – Putin has no idea of the horrors of nuclear war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Terumi Tanaka, one of a diminishing number of survivors …

Nobel Peace Prize winner urges Putin to understand the destructiveness of nuclear weapons
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Nobel Peace Prize winner urges Putin to understand the destructiveness of nuclear weapons

Associated Press  

OSLO, Norway — Terumi Tanaka, a survivor of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan and the representative of an organization that won this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, called on Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to stop making nuclear threats. Asked by a reporter if he had a message for Putin, Tanaka said that the Russian leader’s repeated nuclear threats …

Japan’s Empress Masako says the Nobel for atomic bombing survivors shows the need to push for peace
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan’s Empress Masako says the Nobel for atomic bombing survivors shows the need to push for peace

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Empress Masako said the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, an organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was a key event of this year that impressed and reminded her of the importance of global peace efforts. Her comment comes one day before a group of 30 atomic bombing survivors will …

Japan's Empress Masako says the Nobel for atomic bombing survivors shows the need to push for peace
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan's Empress Masako says the Nobel for atomic bombing survivors shows the need to push for peace

The Independent  

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30-strong Japan A-bomb delegation to collect Nobel prize
3 months, 4 weeks ago

30-strong Japan A-bomb delegation to collect Nobel prize

Raw Story  

Japanese atomic bomb survivors' group Nihon Hidankyo said Monday a 30-strong delegation will collect its Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after a crowd-funding campaign to pay their travel costs. Hidankyo member Jiro Hamasumi, 78, told reporters on Monday that the group was "very surprised" that the campaign raised 10 million yen on the first day alone. "I hope I can …

Nobel Reminder of the Peril of Nukes: Nihon Hidankyo's Historic Win
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nobel Reminder of the Peril of Nukes: Nihon Hidankyo's Historic Win

Hindustan Times  

The Nobel Peace Prize for Nihon Hidankyo recognizes the devastating impact of nuclear weapons and the urgent need to address the proliferation and adventurism of these destructive weapons. The prize shines a spotlight on the victims of nuclear attacks and the international community's collective responsibility to work towards a world free from nuclear threats.

Nihon Hidankyo: Japanese nuclear bomb survivors’ group wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nihon Hidankyo: Japanese nuclear bomb survivors’ group wins Nobel Peace Prize 2024

The Independent  

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Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nobel Peace Prize Awarded To Japanese Atomic Bomb Survivors

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the award was made as the “taboo against the use of nuclear weapons is under pressure.” Last …

A Japanese organization of atomic bombing survivors wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A Japanese organization of atomic bombing survivors wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

NPR  

A Japanese organization of atomic bombing survivors wins the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize toggle caption STR/JIJI PRESS/AFP via Getty Images A Japanese anti-nuclear weapons group made up of survivors of the atomic bombings in Japan during World War II has won the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel Committee said it has awarded the Japanese organization Nihon Hidankyo "for …

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors

LA Times  

Toshiyuki Mimaki, chair of the Nihon Hidankyo survivors group, reacts as he speaks to members of the media in Hiroshima, Japan, about the Nobel Peace Prize announcement on Friday. The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, for its activism against nuclear weapons. Jorgen …

Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons
1 year, 7 months ago

Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Nagasaki marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city Wednesday with the mayor urging world powers to abolish nuclear weapons, saying nuclear deterrence also increases risks of nuclear war. “Now is the time to show courage and make the decision to break free from dependence on nuclear deterrence,” Nagasaki Mayor Shiro Suzuki said in …

Hiroshima Day: Why scientist Oppenheimer and survivor Setsuko both advocated a world free of nuclear terror
1 year, 7 months ago

Hiroshima Day: Why scientist Oppenheimer and survivor Setsuko both advocated a world free of nuclear terror

Firstpost  

Saturday, 18 February 1967, was a cold day on the East Coast. Nearly ten years after Hiroshima, on 8 January 1955 in an NBC documentary, The Decision to Drop the Bomb, Oppenheimer, who served his country at tremendous personal cost famously quoted the ‘Bhagavad Gita’ describing the first detonation of a nuclear weapon as “the destroyer of worlds”. Nearly two …

Hiroshima Mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' as city marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing
1 year, 7 months ago

Hiroshima Mayor calls nuclear deterrence 'folly' as city marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing

The Hindu  

Hiroshima officials criticized growing support for nuclear weapons as a detterent resulting from uneasiness over Russia's war in Ukraine and tensions in the Koreas, commenting on August 6 as the city remembered the atomic bombing of 78 years ago. Japan is set to commemorate on August 6 and 9 the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, …

Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy’s G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message
1 year, 10 months ago

Japanese atomic bomb survivors worry Zelenskyy’s G7 visit overshadows nuke disarmament message

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s last-minute participation Sunday in the Group of Seven summit has brought intense global attention to Russia’s invasion of his nation. “Zelenskyy’s visit is not appropriate for Hiroshima, which is a peace-loving city,” said Etsuko Nakatani, an activist whose parents survived the Hiroshima atomic bombing in 1945. Many Hiroshima residents hope that understanding the …

Last survivors of Hiroshima bombing watch as Biden pays tribute, but issues no apology
1 year, 10 months ago

Last survivors of Hiroshima bombing watch as Biden pays tribute, but issues no apology

LA Times  

The patter of rain had subsided on a gray Friday morning as President Biden and other Group of 7 leaders arrived at the Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, the first of two Japanese cities where American planes dropped atomic bombs in August 1945, laying waste to both and leading to the end of World War II. But Putin’s threat of …

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat
2 years, 7 months ago

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Hiroshima on Saturday remembered the atomic bombing 77 years ago as officials, including the head of the United Nations, warned against nuclear weapons buildup and as fears grow of another such attack amid Russia’s war on Ukraine. “We are one mistake, one misunderstanding, one miscalculation away from Armageddon.” Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui, in his peace declaration, accused Putin …

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat
2 years, 7 months ago

Hiroshima vows nuke ban at 77th memorial amid Russia threat

The Independent  

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Japan PM, US envoy pray in Hiroshima amid Russia nuke fears
3 years ago

Japan PM, US envoy pray in Hiroshima amid Russia nuke fears

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida escorted the U.S. ambassador to his hometown Hiroshima on Saturday to pay respects to atomic bombing victims and warned that the world is again facing threats of nuclear attacks stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “As we face a possibility of Russia’s use of nuclear weapons as a realistic concern, I felt strongly …

75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it's time to free the world of nuclear weapons
4 years, 7 months ago

75 years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki, it's time to free the world of nuclear weapons

The Independent  

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Hiroshima marks 74th anniversary of World War II atomic bombing
5 years, 7 months ago

Hiroshima marks 74th anniversary of World War II atomic bombing

India TV News  

Hiroshima on Tuesday marked the 74th anniversary of its atomic bombing by the US at the end of World War II in 1945, with the city's Mayor urging the Japanese government to join a UN treaty banning nuclear weapons. A moment of silence was observed at 8.15 a.m., the exact time on August 6, 1945, when a uranium-core atomic bomb …

Nobel Peace Prize winner warns nuclear disaster is inevitable as long as atomic bombs exist
7 years, 3 months ago

Nobel Peace Prize winner warns nuclear disaster is inevitable as long as atomic bombs exist

The Independent  

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International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons wins Nobel Peace Prize 2017
7 years, 5 months ago

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons wins Nobel Peace Prize 2017

The Independent  

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors write messages to future generations
7 years, 7 months ago

Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors write messages to future generations

The Independent  

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Nagasaki observes 72nd nuclear attack anniversary as US-North Korea tensions rise
7 years, 7 months ago

Nagasaki observes 72nd nuclear attack anniversary as US-North Korea tensions rise

Live Mint  

Tokyo: Amid growing tension between Washington and North Korea, the mayor of Nagasaki said Tuesday that the fear of another nuclear bomb attack is growing at a ceremony marking the 72nd anniversary of the US atomic bombing of his city. Nagasaki mayor Tomihisa Taue urged nuclear states to abandon such weapons and criticized Japan’s government for not taking part in …

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