Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons
1 year, 4 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 his peace declaration Wednesday, “As long as states are dependent on nuclear deterrence, we cannot realize a world without nuclear weapons.” Russia’s nuclear threat has encouraged other nuclear states to accelerate their dependence on nuclear weapons or enhance capabilities, further increasing the risk of nuclear war, and that Russia is not the only one representing the risk of nuclear deterrence, Suzuki said. Suzuki, whose parents were hibakusha, or survivors of the Nagasaki attack, said knowing the reality of the atomic bombings is the starting point for achieving a world without nuclear weapons. Suzuki demanded Kishida’s government and national lawmakers quickly sign and ratify the treaty and attend the upcoming meeting as an observer “to clearly show Japan’s resolve to abolish nuclear weapons.” As Washington’s ally, Japan is under the U.S. nuclear umbrella and seeks stronger protection as the allies reinforce security cooperation to deal with threats from China and North Korea’s nuclear and missile advancement.

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

Associated Press  

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

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

India Today  

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India TV News  

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Hiroshima Day 2024: Date, history, significance and observance of 79th year of World War II atomic bombings

Hindustan Times  

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Israel not invited to Nagasaki's annual peace ceremony
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Israel not invited to Nagasaki's annual peace ceremony

New Indian Express  

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Opportunity for Tokyo to reflect on its actions: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

Opportunity for Tokyo to reflect on its actions: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

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Nagasaki Day 2023: 78th anniversary of US atomic bombing today. All you need to know
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Nagasaki Day 2023: 78th anniversary of US atomic bombing today. All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

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Hiroshima Day 2023: Date, history, and significance
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Hiroshima Day 2023: Date, history, and significance

India Today  

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

The Hindu  

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Hiroshima: Atomic bomb survivors keep memory alive
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Hiroshima: Atomic bomb survivors keep memory alive

Hindustan Times  

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Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence ‘folly’ as city marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing
1 year, 4 months ago

Hiroshima mayor calls nuclear deterrence ‘folly’ as city marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing

Associated Press  

TOKYO — 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 Sunday as the city remembered the atomic bombing of 78 years ago. The leaders issued a joint statement calling for the continued non-use of nuclear weapons, but they also justified having such arms …

Hiroshima Day: 78th anniversary of US atomic bombing today. All you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

Hiroshima Day: 78th anniversary of US atomic bombing today. All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

The Japanese city of Hiroshima, the victim of the searing heat of the world's first nuclear attack, observed the 78th anniversary of the US atomic bombing on Sunday. Marking the day, Hiroshima mayor urged the abolition of nuclear weapons while the country's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida warned that the road to a world without nuclear weapons was getting steeper amid …

Amid Oppenheimer buzz, Hiroshima marks 78 years since atomic bombing
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid Oppenheimer buzz, Hiroshima marks 78 years since atomic bombing

India Today  

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The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away
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The lessons of Hiroshima must not drift away

The Hindu  

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Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a ‘sliver of hope’ for nuclear disarmament
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Associated Press  

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Al Jazeera  

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Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a 'sliver of hope' for nuclear disarmament
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Atomic bomb survivors look to G7 summit in Hiroshima as a 'sliver of hope' for nuclear disarmament

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. But it also refuses to sign the Treaty on …

Hiroshima survivors warn G7 leaders about using nuclear bombs
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Hiroshima survivors warn G7 leaders about using nuclear bombs

Al Jazeera  

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LA Times  

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Associated Press  

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Japan marks WWII’s end, Kishida doesn’t mention aggression
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Associated Press  

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Making Meaning Of The Crime Of Nagasaki: American Power And Dehumanisation In The Nuclear Age
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Making Meaning Of The Crime Of Nagasaki: American Power And Dehumanisation In The Nuclear Age

ABP News  

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Nagasaki marks atomic bombing anniversary amid nuclear war fears
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Nagasaki marks atomic bombing anniversary amid nuclear war fears

The Hindu  

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UN chief warns nuclear weapons are ‘loaded gun’ for humanity
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UN chief warns nuclear weapons are ‘loaded gun’ for humanity

Al Jazeera  

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Nagasaki Day 2021: On 76th anniversary of atomic bombing, UN Secretary-General vows support for eliminating nukes
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Firstpost  

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Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of atomic bombing
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Nagasaki marks 76th anniversary of atomic bombing

The Independent  

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On This Day in 1945: Atomic Bomb Dropped On Nagasaki
3 years, 4 months ago

On This Day in 1945: Atomic Bomb Dropped On Nagasaki

News 18  

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Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing
3 years, 4 months ago

Hiroshima marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing

The Hindu  

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Japan marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing
3 years, 4 months ago

Japan marks 76th anniversary of US atomic bombing

India TV News  

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Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day: 76 years of atomic bombing; History, significance and impact
3 years, 4 months ago

Hiroshima and Nagasaki Day: 76 years of atomic bombing; History, significance and impact

India TV News  

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Hiroshima remembers atomic bombing, warns of ‘threat of total annihilation’
3 years, 4 months ago

Hiroshima remembers atomic bombing, warns of ‘threat of total annihilation’

LA Times  

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Never Again: Nagasaki mourns victims of nuclear bomb attack that took place 75 years ago | Photos
4 years, 4 months ago

Never Again: Nagasaki mourns victims of nuclear bomb attack that took place 75 years ago | Photos

India TV News  

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Japanese city Nagasaki urges nuclear weapon ban on 75th anniversary of US Atomic bombing
4 years, 4 months ago

Japanese city Nagasaki urges nuclear weapon ban on 75th anniversary of US Atomic bombing

India TV News  

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'...Unite With Spirit of Hiroshima': Survivors Mark 75th Anniversary of World's 1st Atomic Attack
4 years, 4 months ago

'...Unite With Spirit of Hiroshima': Survivors Mark 75th Anniversary of World's 1st Atomic Attack

News 18  

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The attack on Hiroshima: Remembering the dead, praying for peace
4 years, 4 months ago

The attack on Hiroshima: Remembering the dead, praying for peace

Al Jazeera  

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Five things to know about the bombing of Hiroshima
4 years, 4 months ago

Five things to know about the bombing of Hiroshima

LA Times  

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Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Raising New Questions 75 Years Later
4 years, 4 months ago

Hiroshima Atomic Bombing Raising New Questions 75 Years Later

NPR  

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4 years, 4 months ago

‘Seared to death’: The atomic bomb attack on Hiroshima

Al Jazeera  

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Opinion: U.S. leaders knew we didn’t have to drop atomic bombs on Japan to win the war. We did it anyway
4 years, 4 months ago

Opinion: U.S. leaders knew we didn’t have to drop atomic bombs on Japan to win the war. We did it anyway

LA Times  

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