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Duke leads commemorations

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The Duke of Edinburgh joins veterans of the Far East campaign to mark VJ Day, when World War II ended. Go to Source

In pictures: VJ day in Asia

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Pictures of Asia marking the 60th anniversary since World War II ended in the Pacific. Go to Source

Asia marks end of war in Pacific

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Japan's PM Koizumi apologises for wartime aggression, as Asia marks 60 years since WWII ended in the Pacific. Go to Source

Silent prayers in Tokyo

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Ceremonies are held across Tokyo marking the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II. Go to Source

Memories of the ‘forgotten army’

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As they prepare to mark the 60th anniversary of the Victory in Japan, three veterans describe their reasons for remembering. Go to Source

Hiroshima remembers the bomb

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Hiroshima commemorates the moment an atomic bomb destroyed the Japanese city, 60 years ago. Go to Source

Surviving Nagasaki

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Volunteer factory worker Akiko Seitelbach was 22 years old when the atomic bomb fell on Nagasaki. Go to Source

The men who bombed Hiroshima

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Three men involved in the attack share their memories of a day that has lived with them for 60 years. Go to Source

Hiroshima arguments rage on

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The BBC's Paul Reynolds examines whether the atomic bombings were necessary to end the war. Go to Source

Survivors keep memories alive

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Chris Hogg reports on the efforts of Hiroshima A-bomb survivors to tell younger generations about their suffering. Go to Source