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Japanese PM expresses 'profound grief' over WWII

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed "profound grief" over the loss of life in World War II, but said that future generations should not be "predestined" to apologise for Tokyo's wartime record.
News • 14 Aug 15

Bells toll to mark Hiroshima bombing anniversary

Bells tolled and thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Hiroshima at ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing.
News • 06 Aug 15

First journalist to report Germany's WWII surrender given apology

A US war correspondent who was fired for breaking a military embargo and scooping the world on the German surrender in World War II got an apology today, 67 years after the event.
Special Reports • 04 May 12

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