Asia - Voice of America: Japan Marks 67th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing

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Japan Marks 67th Anniversary of Hiroshima Bombing Aug 6th 2012, 10:12 Hiroshima marked the 67th anniversary of the world's first atomic bomb attack Monday, amid a rising tide of anti-nuclear sentiments in Japan following the nuclear accident at a power plant in Fukushima last year. About 50,000 people, including Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda and a number of foreign representatives, attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima's peace park. The remembrance began with the ringing of a bell and a moment of silence. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged the ... Media files: 4826CCDF-8E0A-4415-87D5-2FD3A4D7FF54_cx0_cy0_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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