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Nobel Peace Prize 2024 goes to Japanese anti-nuclear weapons group Nihon Hidankyo

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has recognised the group for its efforts to ‘achieve a world free of nuclear weapons’

Evening Standard

Japanese nuclear bomb survivor group Nihon Hidankyo wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to the Japanese anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo, a grassroots movement of atomic bomb survivors from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, who are also known as Hibakusha.

France 24

Hunter POWs experiences of Nagasaki's 'hell on earth' 79 years on

A recent Newcastle protest against nuclear power was a timely reminder of how World War II finally ended 79 years ago this month.

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Elon Musk draws fire for playing down impact of atomic bombing of Japan: ‘Not as scary as people think’

‘It is not as scary as people think, basically,’ Tesla chief says

The Independent UK

Nagasaki Marks 79Th Atomic Bombing Anniversary Amid Diplomatic Absences

Nagasaki marks 79th atomic bombing anniversary with calls for nuclear disarmament and notable diplomatic absences.

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Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding Israel

Nagasaki has marked the 79th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II at a ceremony eclipsed by the absence of the American ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city’s refusal to invite Israel

The Independent UK

US Envoy Skips Nagasaki Memorial After Israel Snub

The US ambassador to Japan skipped a ceremony on Friday marking the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki in protest at Israel not being invited.

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US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel and other diplomats will not attend Nagasaki's peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion, sparking controversy.

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Nagasaki Mayor Defends Israel Snub At A-bomb Memorial

Nagasaki's mayor said Thursday it was "unfortunate" that US and British ambassadors have refused to attend a ceremony marking the 1945 atomic bombing of the Japanese city because Israel was snubbed.

International Business Times

US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador to Japan skips Nagasaki peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion. Diplomats express concerns over the decision. Hiroshima invited Israeli amb...

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US Ambassador To Japan Skips Nagasaki Memorial Over Israel

U.S. Ambassador to Japan skips Nagasaki atomic bombing memorial due to Israel's exclusion. Hiroshima invited Israeli ambassador. Diplomatic concerns arise.

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US ambassador to skip Japan’s atomic bomb memorial after Israeli delegation was not invited

The U.S. ambassador to Japan has decided to skip this year's atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki after Israel was not invited

The Independent UK

Israel's Envoy Excluded From Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

Israel's envoy excluded from Nagasaki peace ceremony over security concerns, contrasting Hiroshima's approach.

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'Renewable, not radioactive': calls for Newcastle to remain nuclear free

Commemorating 79 years since the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.

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Israel Not Invited To Nagasaki Bombing Commemoration In Japan

Israel not invited to Nagasaki atomic bombing commemoration in Japan. Hiroshima extends invitation amid controversy.

International Business Times

Japan's Nagasaki Holds Off Inviting Israel To Peace Ceremony

The city in southern Japan this week invited dozens of countries and territories to the August 9 event on the anniversary of the US nuclear attack in 1945 that killed 74,000 people.

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US Envoy Urges Nuclear Disarmament During Japan Visit

U.S. envoy advocates for nuclear disarmament in Nagasaki, emphasizing dialogue and collaboration to prevent global proliferation.

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"Disgusting and horrifying": GOP lawmaker under fire for likening Gaza to Hiroshima and Nagasaki

"I don't care how much he tries to walk back the statement, it's clear what he meant," said one Democrat.

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A-bomb Saga 'Oppenheimer' Finally Opens In Japan

Oscars best picture winner "Oppenheimer" was finally released on Friday in Japan, where its subject -- the man who masterminded the creation of the atomic bomb -- is a highly sensitive and emotional topic.

Evening Standard

Christopher Nolan responds to criticism of Oppenheimer not showing Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings

The director also admitted he could never have predicted how well the biopic performed at the box office

WEKU

What survivors of trauma have taught this eminent psychiatrist about hope

In his new book, 97-year-old Robert Jay Lifton shares the "survivor wisdom" he's learned from those who've lived through terrible events — the Holocaust, Hiroshima, POW camps.

The Hindu

Maris Stella College students organise rally for a ‘peaceful tomorrow’ in Vijayawada

Youth urged to take forward Hibakusha's message of nuclear disarmament; Maris Stella College (Autonomous) organised peace rally on World Nagasaki Day; students & faculty held placards & took part in competitions themed around 'Weapons, Wars & Wreckage'; short film screened to raise awareness of atomic bombs' disastrous effects.

The Independent UK

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

Nagasaki has marked the 78th anniversary of the U

Salon

Was Hiroshima just a "nuclear test"?

More than 200,000 people died when the U.S. dropped atom bombs on Japan. For decades, those were listed as "tests"

The National (Scotland)

Scotland marks 78th anniversary of nuclear bombings with vigil events

VIGILS are being held around Scotland today to mark the 78th anniversary of the horrific nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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