Nagasaki marks 53rd anniversary of atomic bombing

Nagasaki citizens mark the 53rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city Aug. 9, renewing their commitment to create a peaceful world free of nuclear weapons. Prime Minister Keizo Obuchi, Health and Welfare Minister Sohei Miyashita, Nagasaki Gov. Genjiro Kaneko and Nagasaki Mayor Itcho Ito joined the ''hibakusha'' atomic-bomb survivors and bereaved family members attending an annual Peace Memorial Ceremony at Peace Park in the western Japanese city.

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