Nagasaki marks 78th anniversary of atomic bombing with mayor urging world to abolish nuclear weapons


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Open this photo in gallery: Attendees observe a moment of silence at the time of the atomic bombing as they hold a peace memorial ceremony at an indoor facility due to approaching Typhoon Khanun in Nagasaki, on Aug. 9.STR/AFP/Getty Images Nagasaki marked the 78th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city Wednesday with the mayor urging world powers to abolish nuclear weapons, saying nuclear deterrence also increases risks of nuclear war. Shiro Suzuki made the remark after the Group of Seven industrial powers adopted a separate document on nuclear disarmament in May that called for using nuclear weapons...