Hiroshima residents complete monthlong peace relay

Hiroshima residents complete monthlong peace relay

HIROSHIMA, Japan - A torch relay for peace and the eradication of nuclear weapons ends in Hiroshima on July 25 after some 8,000 residents of the city participated in the monthlong event. Forty-two final runners carrying two torches arrived at the city窶冱 Peace Memorial Park.

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