Japan PM Abe tells US Congress of ‘repentance’ over World War Two

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Japan PM Abe tells US Congress of ‘repentance’ over World War Two

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has expressed “deep repentance” over his country’s role in World War Two, during a landmark speech to the US Congress.

The first Japanese premier to address such a gathering, his English was slow and deliberate.

But Abe’s message was deeply symbolic of the reconciliation between former World Two enemies who are now the closest of allies.

“On behalf of Japan and Japanese people, I offer with profound respect my eternal condolences to the souls of all America…

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