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Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk

Headline from WGRZ Buffalo, on the newest of 2 developments

Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. The mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil" on Sunday.

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  1. Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bomb as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons

    Headline from WMUR ·

  2. Newest

    Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk

    Headline from WGRZ Buffalo ·

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  1. WKBN Youngstown

    Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons (opens WKBN Youngstown)

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    WKBN Youngstown's feed description

    TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.

  2. WMUR

    Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bomb as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Hiroshima is marking 81 years since the U.S. dropped an atomic bomb on the city during World War II.

  3. Insider

    Here's what Hiroshima looks like today, 81 years after the atomic bomb (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    On August 6, 1945 — 81 years ago — the US bomber Enola Gay dropped the first atomic bomb ever used in military combat on the city of Hiroshima, Japan.

  4. France 24

    Japan marks Nagasaki bombing anniversary as PM Takaichi rattles pacifists with nuclear debate (opens France 24)

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    France 24's feed description

    Japan's Nagasaki on Sunday marked the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing at the close of World War II with a ceremony at the Peace Park memorial. It came as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi opened debate on the country's postwar non-nuclear principles amid increasing doubts over the reliability …

  5. WGRZ Buffalo

    Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk (opens WGRZ Buffalo)

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    WGRZ Buffalo's feed description

    Nagasaki has marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing. The mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil" on Sunday.

  6. Boston

    Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    The mayor called nuclear weapons "absolute evil,” and denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence.

  7. The Columbian

    Nagasaki, Japan, marks 81 years since atomic bombing (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    TOKYO — Nagasaki marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the southwestern city Sunday, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.

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