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Two Japanese atomic bomb survivors delivered a petition Wednesday to disarmament officials at the United Nations calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons, an appeal backed so far by more than 8.3 million people around the world. Sueichi Kido, secretary-general of Nihon Hidankyo, or the ...
Nagasaki marked the 73rd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city Thursday, with its mayor calling for security policies not reliant on nuclear deterrence and pressing Japan to fulfill its "moral obligation" to lead efforts toward a nuclear-free world. Mayor Tomihisa Taue, in ...
Hiroshima mayor marks 73rd A-bomb anniversary with indirect call to sign U.N. nuke ban treaty
Hiroshima once again fell silent Monday morning while traffic came to halt in remembrance of those lost, with dignitaries urging world leaders to strengthen efforts to abandon nuclear weapons.
With digital project, Nagasaki A-bomb survivor's story reaches wider audience
For decades, Hiroyasu Tagawa had no intentions of breaking his silence about the terrible experience he had as a child, having lived through the U.S. atomic bombing of his hometown of Nagasaki. He didn't want to relive his memories of Aug. 9, 1945, and its ...
Hiroshima hibakusha recounts experience to American university students
The U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki are extensively taught at schools in Japan and abroad, but many rarely have a chance to hear survivors' stories firsthand — what civilians saw, smelled and felt under the mushroom clouds. Hoping to pass on such detailed ...
Japan and Australia harshly criticized for no-show at U.N. nuke ban talks
A Japanese atomic bomb survivor and an Aboriginal Australian who lived through multiple nuclear tests slammed their respective governments Tuesday for not participating in U.N. negotiations on a treaty to ban nuclear weapons. "I especially condemn the Japanese government's inability to fully commit to these ...
A-bomb museum shows newly discovered photos of 1945 mushroom cloud, A-bomb dome
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum on Tuesday showed to the press 10 newly discovered photos, including one taken by the crew of the Enola Gay that dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. The shot shows the mushroom cloud rising skyward on the morning of Aug. ...
Memorial service for Korean atomic bomb victims held in Hiroshima
About 300 people gather to mourn Korean victims of the U.S. atomic bombing, which included many brought to the city against their will.
Kishida's stock rises as future leader after Obama's Hiroshima visit
When U.S. President Barack Obama laid a wreath at the Hiroshima peace memorial on Friday to honor the 140,000 victims of the world's first atomic bomb attack, one of the city's best-known native sons was standing nearby — and in a position to take ...
Global threats hinder Obama's nuclear disarmament goal
U.S. President Barack Obama's historic Hiroshima visit Friday signifies a step forward in his stated 2009 dream of a "world without nuclear weapons." Tokyo and Washington say Obama's trip offers a chance to recognize the tremendous suffering of innocent citizens caused by the U.S. nuclear ...
After 71 years, debate over A-bombs shows no sign of resolution
It was a fine, clear day in Hiroshima on Aug. 6, 1945. That fact determined the fate of the city, together with its numerous inhabitants. Given the perfect weather conditions there, a B-29 Superfortress bomber nicknamed the Enola Gay headed for the city, skipping the ...
Rumored U.S. presidential visit to Hiroshima, Nagasaki stokes mixed reactions
The reports of a possible visit in May are creating excitement and concern about how it will be perceived.
