Since Early Morning people have come to pray for those who died in the battle of okinawa. Many are visiting the monument where names of the military personnel and civilians who lost their lives have are inscribed. This man was 5 years old when the fighting erupted and lost his father, brother, and grandparents. Translator i pray and ask for peace and happiness. This 88yearold woman lost her uncle who was a serviceman for the impeer japanese navy. Translator because of you, uncle, we are able to enjoy peace. Ease res i in pcece i prayyor 200,000 people lost their inududingeequarr o ofheinawaw onunune 2,945, the japanesee military operations against the u. S. And allied forces in okinawa came to an end. About 200 people are expected to attend a Memorial Service at the Memorial Park in the city on tuesday. The annual event usually draws 5,000 people but this year the number is smaller because of the coronavirus. Many people in okinawa hope the anniversary is a chance for the entire countr
Trying to cause endangered animals rescued from an illegal traders. Armed groups have seized local government and Parliament Buildings in ukraines crimea region adding to the tension in the countrys south the seizure came on thursday morning. Just as leaders of ukraines pro western opposition were preparing to officially launch an interim administration. Meeting the new cabinet the previous day following the ouster of pro russian preston victory in a covert. Ethnic russians account for about sixty percent of the population of the economists republic of crimea. The groups occupy the buildings in the regional capital. Since pearl pole and twisted to the russians lacks they appeared to be as aggression scully for tiniest incorporation into russia since terrible soul a clash between ethnic russians in minority touch ours. Earlier on wednesday. The ethics of sars. Support ukraines new leaders of the clash reportedly left at least two people dead and thirty five others injured. Russias Forei
Street names and addresses. People in some parts of japan have put on face masks to protect themselves from the blanket of white fog. The air contains hazardous particles called pm 2. 5. Scientists say it came across the sea from china. Ten local governments have issued advisory. Tomoko comatta has details. Reporter residents in the city of nag gat that on the japan sea coast could hardly see buildings three kilometers away. The level of the pollutants exceeded the countrys Environmental Standards for the first time tran tran the smog is so heavy that i put the mask on. Translator im worried about my health. Its unusual to breathe such bad air in the city. Reporter children couldnt go out to the playground. Government standards set the particle limit at an average of 70 micro grams per day. In many parts of japan, the level exceeded that. Officials in ten prefectures issued advisories for their residents to not go outside unless necessary and to refrain from vigorous outdoor exercise.
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