U.N. conference on disarmament begins in Hiroshima

U.N. conference on disarmament begins in Hiroshima

The 25th United Nations Conference on Disarmament Issues starts on Aug. 26, 2015, in Hiroshima, which marked the 70th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing earlier in the month. In the three-day conference, government officials and experts from around the world will exchange views on issues related to nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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