* Doubts grow in Japan over US nuclear umbrella May 27, 2009
After the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945, the Japanese experienced a deep-seated nuclear allergy. That and the threat from the Soviet Union during the Cold War kept Japan huddled under the US nuclear umbrella. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
What Sorry Means Mar 15, 2008
President Bill Clinton once stated that an American apology to Japan, for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was unthinkable. The perverse honesty of these remarks compels attention if we wish to unravel the politics of an apology. (India Times, India)
Iran's leader called 'petty' Sep 26, 2007
Instead of addressing most of Bollinger's accusations directly, Ahmadinejad offered quotes from the Quran and criticism of the Bush administration and past American governments, from warrant-less wiretapping to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. He closed his prepared remarks with a terse smile, to applause and boos, before taking questions from the audience. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Tense Ahmadinejad questions 9/11 Sep 26, 2007
During his prepared remarks, the Iranian president did not address Bollinger s accusations directly, instead launching into quotes with the Quran and criticism of the Bush administration and past American governments, from warrant-less wiretapping to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan. He said the Holocaust has been abused as a justification for Israeli mistreatment of the Palestinians. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Japan still honors dissenting war-crimes judge Sep 1, 2007
Pal also described the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States as the worst atrocities of the war, comparable with Nazi crimes. The U.S. occupation of Japan ended in 1952, after Tokyo signed the San Francisco Peace Treaty and accepted the verdict of the Tokyo trials. (International Herald Tribune)
* Indian judge lives on as Japanese hero Sep 1, 2007
Pal also described the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the US as the worst atrocities of the war, comparable with Nazi crimes. The US occupation of Japan ended in 1952, after Tokyo signed the San Francisco Peace Treaty and accepted the Tokyo Trials' verdict. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
The Right Thing: Yasukuni on the Anniversary Aug 14, 2007
Abe, whose administration has been plagued by a string of recent scandals, such as the ongoing fallout of the Social Insurance Agency's misplacing of 50 million pension records and former Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma's statement that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 were "inevitable," has publicly wavered on the issue. Kingston predicts that Abe will not go, reasoning that a trip is out of synch with the general public's view. (News on Japan, Japan)
more reader opinions Aug 9, 2007
Editor - Peter Lombardo repeats the same tired lie about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There is no credible evidence to support his notion that without the atomic bombings an invasion of Japan would be required and that a million or more fatalities would result. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Aug 6, 2007
Monday, August 06, 2007. As Japan marks the 62nd anniversary of atomic bombing, the city's mayor flays the US for refusing to give up its N-weapons plan. (Hindustan Times)
Kuznick: A-Bomb Jul 30, 2007
In an incisive and influential essay, historian John Dower divides American interpretations of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki into two basic narratives--the "heroic" or "triumphal" and the "tragic."[7] The "heroic" narrative, shaped by wartime science administrator James Conant and Stimson, and reaffirmed by all postwar American presidents up to and including Bill Clinton, with only Eisenhower demurring, justifies the bombing as an ultimately humane, even merciful, way of bringing... (Zmag.org)
Japan's long-ruling party put to the test in major parliamentary election Jul 29, 2007
His defense minister resigned over comments he made about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Worse yet, he brushed off warnings by the opposition late last year that pension records had been lost inaction that came back to haunt him in the spring, when the full scope of the records losses emerged. (International Herald Tribune)
Last campaign day ahead of Japan polls Jul 29, 2007
His defense minister resigned over comments he made about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. And his new agriculture minister is already mired in allegations that he misused public funds. (News on Japan, Japan)
Profile: Shinzo Abe Jul 29, 2007
A scandal-hit farm minister committed suicide in May and his defence minister resigned over controversial comments about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. But most damaging to Mr Abe has been the revelation that over the years the government has lost pension records affecting about 50 million claims. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Campaigning starts in Japan polls Jul 12, 2007
Earlier this month his defence minister, Fumio Kyuma, resigned over comments he made about the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. A scandal-hit farm minister committed suicide in May and his successor is under scrutiny over his expense claims. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
* Support for Abe plumbs new depths Jul 10, 2007
The showing reflects public dissatisfaction with how the government has handled several recent scandals, including lost pension records affecting millions of cases, and the resignation last week of the defense minister, who caused a storm of criticism by suggesting the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 were inevitable, the paper said. Replacement Yuriko Koike is now the first woman to take the position of Japanese Defense Minister. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Political tsunami approaches Japan Jul 6, 2007
In yet another serious blow to the already embattled prime minister and his coalition, Fumio Kyuma, the gaffe-prone defense minister, resigned on Tuesday after causing widespread outrage with remarks that were widely taken as justifying the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States in the closing days of World War II. Kyuma said in a speech last weekend that the A-bomb attacks "could not be helped". Defense became the third cabinet portfolio to change hands since Abe was... (Asia Times Online)
Kyuma incident rekindles A-bomb debate Jul 5, 2007
Fumio Kyuma's resignation Tuesday as defense minister over his remarks on the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki has spotlighted the still sharply divided perception gap between Japan and the United States over what some see as one of the most horrific war atrocities in history. In a speech in Chiba Prefecture on Saturday, Kyuma said the atomic bombings "could not be helped" as a means to end the war and avoid a postwar joint occupation of Japan that would include the Soviet Union. (The Japan Times)
Flashback: Beverly Sills, 1929-2007 Jul 4, 2007
Beverly Sills: The Fastest Voice Alive - TIME. Beverly Sills: The Fastest Voice Alive. (Time.com)
How Europe is Drowning in Wine Jul 4, 2007
An man unloads a basket of grapes in Tautavel, France. Giloustan France / Getty Article Tools. (Time.com)
Romance, Baghdad Style Jul 4, 2007
A couple steals a moment at a friend's home in Baghdad. Franco Pagetti for TIME Article Tools. (Time.com)
Argentina's New Evita? Jul 4, 2007
Argentina's New Evita. Argentina's New Evita. (Time.com)
Manchester Artists United Jul 4, 2007
Hometown band The Happy Mondays will play the Manchester International Festival. Danny Clifford / FilmMagic / Getty Article Tools. (Time.com)
Mohammed Asha: Doctor as Suspect Jul 4, 2007
A general view of Jubilee High School where Mohammed Asha attended school in Amman July 3, 2007. Muhammad Hamed / Reuters Article Tools. (Time.com)
A Champion's Greatest Challenge Jul 4, 2007
Takeru Kobayashi Bryan Smith / Zuma Press Article Tools. Takeru Kobayashi, the world's most prolific speed eater, took a deep breath and slowly bowed his head. (Time.com)
Believers Under Siege in Pakistan Jul 4, 2007
A student flees the Environment Ministry in Islamabad after students torched it during a fierce gun battle with Pakistan security forces Asif Hassan / AFP / Getty Images Article Tools. When I first met Umma Aman this morning, she told me she was prepared to die for her god. (Time.com)
Alcoholism Study Shows High Stats Jul 4, 2007
03, 2007 By Article Tools. More than 30 percent of American adults have abused alcohol or suffered from alcoholism at some point in their lives, and few have received treatment, according to a new government study. (Time.com)
Kidnapped Reporter Freed in Gaza Jul 4, 2007
03, 2007 By Article Tools. (GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip) British reporter Alan Johnston, looking pale and tired, was released Wednesday after nearly four months in captivity in the Gaza Strip and said it was "fantastic" to be free after an "appalling" ordeal. (Time.com)
Venezuela to Sell Gasoline to Iran Jul 4, 2007
03, 2007 By Article Tools. (TEHRAN, Iran) Venezuela has agreed to sell gasoline to Iran, the South American county's energy minister said in comments published Tuesday, a week after the Islamic country imposed a fuel rationing program that has sparked violence. (Time.com)
Chrysler Signs Deal with Chinese Automaker Jul 4, 2007
04, 2007 By Article Tools. (Beijing) Chrysler Group signed a deal Wednesday with China's biggest automaker, Chery, to manufacture small cars to export to the United States and other markets. (Time.com)
Utah Wildfire Could Burn All Summer Jul 4, 2007
03, 2007 Article Tools. (NEOLA, Utah) Fire authorities want to let a wildfire that has killed three people and charred 62 square miles continue burning to clear out dead trees in a national forest, and one official said Tuesday that it might continue for the rest of the season. (Time.com)
Dreamy Couture in Paris Jul 4, 2007
Linda Evangelista models a creation at the Paris Dior show, July 2007 Francois Guillot / AFP / Getty Article Tools. "I had a dream of everything in profile," said Karl Lagerfeld, sitting in his Chanel couture studio on the top floor of the famous French house's rue Cambon headquarters. (Time.com)
Japan's Defense Minister Quits Over A-Bomb Remark Jul 4, 2007
More than 360,000 people ultimately died from the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which were quickly followed by Japan's surrender, ending World War Two. The atomic attacks hold a central role in Japan's collective memory, and it has been criticized for stressing its status as victim while failing to acknowledge its own war atrocities. (Newsmax)
Japanese minister resigns over atomic bomb remarks Jul 3, 2007
Japan's defence minister resigned today after suggesting that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were inevitable, dealing a fresh blow to the prime minister, Shinzo Abe, less than a month before parliamentary elections. Fumio Kyuma will be replaced by Yuriko Koike, a fellow rightwinger who serves as national security adviser, local media said. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Japan defence minister resigns in fresh blow to PM Jul 3, 2007
More than 360,000 people ultimately died from the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, which were quickly followed by Japan's surrender, bringing an end to World War Two. The attacks hold a central role in Japan's collective memory, and the country has been criticised for stressing its status as victim while failing to acknowledge its own war atrocities. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Japan Defense Chief Quits Over Gaffe Jul 3, 2007
The mayor visited Kyuma to hand over a letter of protest over his remarks that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were an inevitable way of ending World War II. The defense minister apologized "for causing misunderstanding to the A-bomb survivors and also for causing public displeasure." (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara). TOKYO - Japan's defense minister resigned under an avalanche of criticism Tuesday for suggesting that the United States was justified in dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Abe reprimands defense minister for saying WWII A-bomb attacks inevitable Jul 2, 2007
TOKYO: Japan's prime minister sternly reprimanded a member of his Cabinet for saying the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki were an inevitable way of ending World War II, and asked him Monday to refrain from making similar remarks. Speaking to reporters, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he told Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma to "strictly refrain from making remarks that cause misunderstanding.". (International Herald Tribune)
Abe Says He Won't Fire Kyuma for Hiroshima, Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Remarks Jul 2, 2007
July 2 (Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe yesterday said he won't fire Defense Minister Fumio Kyuma for saying the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II ``couldn't be helped. . (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Report: Japanese minister apologizes for WWII bombing remarks Jul 1, 2007
The defense minister said Saturday the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II were inevitable. His comments drew sharp criticism from survivors, and some opposition lawmakers called for his dismissal. (USA Today)
Midway: Vital in WWII, Now for the Birds Jun 4, 2007
The island-hopping led the U.S. to Iwo Jima and Okinawa before Japan surrendered after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945. "Midway made it possible for us to take the offense. Before that it had been all defense," Goldstein said. (Newsmax)
Fly Away to the Past Jan 7, 2007
One of the most impressive was in the Pacific Hangar, which concentrates on the Allies' fight against Japan that ended with the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945. All shiny and mostly blue, with a white underbelly and folded wings, the museum's F6F-5 "Hellcat" stands 13 feet tall, weighs 7 tons, has six 50-caliber machine guns capable of firing 400 rounds apiece and can fly nearly 1,000 miles at speeds up to 380 mph. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
