Nagasaki mayor defends Israel snub at A-bomb memorial
"We made a comprehensive decision not for political reasons. We want to conduct a smooth ceremony in a peaceful and solemn environment."
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Nagasaki City Mayor Shiro Suzuki speaks to the media at the City Hall in Nagasaki on August 8, 2024, a day before the annual memorial to mark the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city. (AFP)
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Nagasaki's mayor said Thursday it was "unfortunate" that US and British ambassadors have refused to attend a ceremony marking the 1945