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The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the United States atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing mem ...

Ceremonies were held on Saturday to honor the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

As Nagasaki marks the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic attack, survivors express enduring hope for a nuclear ban.