Japanese officials marking 79 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Tuesday urged world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as a deterrent and take immediate action towards their abolishment.

Disarmament call marks 79th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Japanese officials marking 79 years since the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Tuesday urged world leaders to stop relying on nuclear weapons as a deterrent and take immediate action towards their abolishment.