“When the 1918 flu pandemic attacked a century ago, it took tens of millions of lives and terrorised the world because nations fighting World War I were unable to meet the threat together,” Matsui said. The mayor went on to urge Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s government to sign the international treaty banning nuclear weapons, and called on the world to unite in the face of global threats. “And yet, Hiroshima recovered, becoming a symbol of peace.” Rumour at the time had it that ‘nothing will grow here for 75 years’,” Matsui said at the memorial ceremony. “On August 6, 1945, a single atomic bomb destroyed our city. Keep reading list of 4 items list 1 of 4 This is Not a Drill list 2 of 4 US eyes reports Iran has accelerated uranium enrichment list 3 of 4 North Korea’s Kim personally oversaw ICBM launch, state media says list 4 of 4 ‘Elephant in the room’: What is the US military’s carbon footprint? end of list
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