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The good fight: When the world joined hands to defeat Fascism

(chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-08-24 08:34 Comments

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"Reflecting on our past and bearing in mind the feelings of deep remorse over the last war, I earnestly hope that the ravages of war will never be repeated," 81-year-old Akihito said at the memorial service on Aug 15, marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender in WWII.

The good fight: When the world joined hands to defeat Fascism

Japanese Emperor Akihito (R) and Empress Michiko observe a moment of silence before an altar during a memorial service at Nippon Budokan Hall in Tokyo, Aug 15, 2015. [Photo/IC]

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