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Hiroshima prays for peace, fears new arms race on atomic bombing anniversary

Published: 06 Aug 2022 - 03:41 pm | Last Updated: 06 Aug 2022 - 03:54 pm
People release paper lanterns on the Motoyasu River facing the gutted Atomic Bomb Dome in remembrance of atomic bomb victims on the 77th anniversary of the bombing, in Hiroshima, Japan August 6, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS

People release paper lanterns on the Motoyasu River facing the gutted Atomic Bomb Dome in remembrance of atomic bomb victims on the 77th anniversary of the bombing, in Hiroshima, Japan August 6, 2022, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS

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TOKYO: Bells tolled in Hiroshima on Saturday as the city marked the 77th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing, with officials including the United Nations secretary general warning of a new arms race following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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