Young scholars discuss nuclear issues ahead of Pugwash Conference

Young scholars and professionals from around the world take part in an International Student/Young Pugwash meeting in Nagasaki on Oct. 30, 2015, to address nuclear weapons and disarmament issues ahead of the Nov. 1 opening of the Pugwash Conference in the southwestern Japan city. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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