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Tokyo, Aug 15 (EFE).- Japanese emperor Naruhito on Saturday expressed his "deep regret" for the "ravages" caused by World War II and hoped this would "never be repeated," in the commemoration of 75 anniversary of the country’s surrender."Looking back on the long period of post-war peace, reflecting on our past and keeping in mind feelings of deep regret, I sincerely hope that the ravages of war will not be repeated again," Naruhito said in his speech at the event.(Camera: KIMIMASA MAYAMA)FOOTAGE SHOWS PEOPLE VISITING THE YASUKUNI SHRINE TO OFFER THEIR PRAYERS TO WWII VICTIMS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.
European Council president Donald Tusk calls on EU leaders to take a "brutally honest" look at the bloc's problems as they meet in Bratislava to find a way forward after Brexit. Deborah Lutterbeck reports.
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