Japan's Ishiba revives use of 'remorse' in war anniversary speech

Event marks first time since 2012 a PM has mentioned the term at annual ceremony

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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech in Tokyo to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on Aug. 15. (Photo by Rie Ishii)

YURIKA YONEDA

TOKYO -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed remorse for Japan's actions in World War II at a ceremony on Friday to mark 80 years since the end of the conflict.

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