Nagasaki marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor says nuclear deterrence only increases risk
People observe a minute of silence during a ceremony to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing at the Peace Park in Nagasaki, southern Japan Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (Taichi Nagahisa/Kyodo News via AP) 2026-08-09T07:34:00Z TOKYO (AP) — Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81s.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated world brief. The source report from AP says: People observe a minute of silence during a ceremony to mark the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing at the Peace Park in Nagasaki, southern Japan Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. (Taichi Nagahisa/Kyodo News via AP) 2026-08-09T07:34:00Z TOKYO (AP) — Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81s.
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- Published: Aug 9, 2026, 7:53 AM UTC
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