Renewed nuclear threats cast shadow over Hiroshima anniversary
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As the world marks 80 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, calls for nuclear disarmament are growing louder, but so are the tensions between the world’s nuclear powers.
Breakdown
- Hiroshima commemorates the atomic bombing, remembering over 130,000 victims.
- Japanese leaders and survivors urge the world to prevent another nuclear tragedy. 26s
- Calls are renewed for countries to commit to nuclear disarmament and global treaties. 50s
- Recent tensions between Russia and the U.S. raise fears of nuclear escalation. 1m 25s
- Concerns persist in Japan about security amid neighboring nuclear-armed countries. 1m 34s