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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mari Yamaguchi

Nagasaki extends invitation 'to all countries' to memorial marking A-bomb anniversary

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The mayor of Nagasaki on Thursday announced that the city will invite representatives “of all countries” and regions to the peace memorial marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of the city.

The invitation to the 157 countries and regions that have diplomatic missions in Japan will include Russia, Belarus and Israel, who were excluded last year.

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