Japan's Abe, on WW2 anniversary, pledges never to repeat tragedy of war


  • World
  • Saturday, 15 Aug 2020

FILE PHOTO: Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe offers a silent prayer for the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing, at Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 6, 2020, on the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, speaking at a ceremony on Saturday marking the 75th anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender, pledged never to repeat the devastation of war.

"Never to repeat the tragedy of war. We will continue to remain committed to this resolute pledge," Abe said.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

India begins voting in second phase of giant election as Modi vs Gandhi campaign heats up
US reinstates open Internet rules rescinded under Trump
13 dead in central Senegal road accident
Indigenous people protest Brazil not protecting ancestral lands
Canada launches U.S. dollar global bond to bolster foreign reserves
Algeria hosts 23rd "Chinese Bridge" language competition for university students
Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim
Alphabet reports revenues, net income jump in first quarter
Weekly storage of natural gas in U.S. increases: EIA
Intel reports revenue increase in first quarter

Others Also Read