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Hiroshima marks atomic bombing, worries about steps toward war

Children perform a die-in in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 5, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Children perform a die-in in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, western Japan, August 5, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Thomas Peter
By Hyun Oh and Toru Hanai
06/08/2015

HIROSHIMA, Japan (Reuters) - Bells tolled and thousands bowed their heads in prayer in Hiroshima on Thursday at ceremonies marking the 70th anniversary of the world's first atomic bombing while survivors warned about Japan's moves away from its pacifist constitution.

Kerry says U.S. will not accept restrictions in South China Sea

Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Brunei's Foreign Minister Mohamed Bolkiah, Cambodia's Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi  at the 5th East Asia Summmit at the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Olivia Harris
Australia's Foreign Minister Julie Bishop, Brunei's Foreign Minister Mohamed Bolkiah, Cambodia's Foreign Minister Hor Namhong, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi at the 5th East Asia Summmit at the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Olivia Harris
By David Brunnstrom and Praveen Menon
06/08/2015

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Thursday accused China of restricting navigation and overflights in the disputed South China Sea, despite giving assurances that such movements would not be impeded.

Kerry says 'zero communication' on trade pact and Malaysian trafficking record

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens during the 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum session at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry listens during the 22nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum session at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 6, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Brendan Smialowski
06/08/2015

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - U.S Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday he had "zero communication" with anyone in the U.S. administration on a Pacific trade pact in connection with Malaysia's upgraded designation on human trafficking.

China warns Taiwan against return to 'evil ways' of independence

People First Party (PFP) Chairperson James Soong waves to supporters during a news conference in Taipei, Taiwan, August 6, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Pichi Chuang
People First Party (PFP) Chairperson James Soong waves to supporters during a news conference in Taipei, Taiwan, August 6, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Pichi Chuang
By Ben Blanchard and J.R. Wu
06/08/2015

BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China's top policy maker on Taiwan warned the self-ruled island on Thursday it would soon have to choose between continuing the peaceful development of ties, or returning to the "evil ways" of independence, which would threaten the peace.

Japan may give planes to Manila for South China Sea patrols: sources

A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces' TC-90 training aircraft is seen in this undated handout photo released by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces, and obtained by Reuters, August 5, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
A Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces' TC-90 training aircraft is seen in this undated handout photo released by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Forces, and obtained by Reuters, August 5, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
By Tim Kelly and Nobuhiro Kubo
06/08/2015

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan wants to give planes to the Philippines that Manila could use for patrols in the South China Sea, sources said, a move that would deepen Tokyo's security ties with the Southeast Asian nation most at odds with Beijing over the disputed waterway.

France to pay Russia under $1.31 billion over warships

Two Mistral-class helicopter carriers Sevastopol (L) and Vladivostok are seen at the STX Les Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard site in Saint-Nazaire, western France, May 21, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
Two Mistral-class helicopter carriers Sevastopol (L) and Vladivostok are seen at the STX Les Chantiers de l'Atlantique shipyard site in Saint-Nazaire, western France, May 21, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Stephane Mahe
06/08/2015

PARIS (Reuters) - The total cost to France of reimbursing Russia for cancelling two warship contracts will be less than 1.2 billion euros ($1.31 billion), French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Thursday.

Slow gains in Anbar set pace for Iraq's anti-IS offensive

A military vehicle of the Iraqi security forces is pictured near the University of Anbar, in Anbar province, July 28, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Stringer
A military vehicle of the Iraqi security forces is pictured near the University of Anbar, in Anbar province, July 28, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Stringer
By Ahmed Rasheed and Stephen Kalin
06/08/2015

BAGHDAD/BEIRUT (Reuters) - After only modest gains in the first few weeks of their drive to retake Anbar province, Iraqi government forces have given up hopes of swift advances against Islamic State militants.

South African minister: power cuts to continue for next 18 months

Eskom's electric pylons are pictured in Soweto, southwest of Johannesburg, March 31, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko
06/08/2015

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African power utility Eskom will continue to impose power cuts for the next 18 months as the company struggles with capacity shortages, Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown said on Thursday.

Netanyahu anti-Iran drive strains U.S. ties, isolates Israel: president

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem, August 2, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Gali Tibbon
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends the weekly cabinet meeting at his office in Jerusalem, August 2, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Gali Tibbon
By Jeffrey Heller
06/08/2015

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's president suggested on Thursday that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been overzealous in opposing the Iran nuclear deal, opening a "battlefront" with Washington and isolating his country.

Iran says U.S. should change its 'threats of coercion' policy: IRNA

Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a joint news conference with his French counterpart Laurent Fabius (unseen) in Tehran, July 29, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi
Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks during a joint news conference with his French counterpart Laurent Fabius (unseen) in Tehran, July 29, 2015. PHOTO BY REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi
By Parisa Hafezi
06/08/2015

ANKARA (Reuters) - Iran said on Thursday the United States should seize the opportunity created by a nuclear deal reached between the country and six major powers to change what it called a foreign policy of "threats of coercion".