Host first, this hour, an historic day in havana. The United States has reopened its embassy in cuba more than 54 years after it shut its doors and after the two nations have restore diplomatic ties. The flag raising ceremony was led by john kerry, the first u. S. Secretary of state to visit cuba in seven decades. Stripes were raised by the same marines who lowered to the flag back in 1961. Joins us thisent evening. This was a symbolic event, today. Oneespondent definitely led by a whole pride file high profile delegation. John kerry gave a speech from the u. S. Embassy grounds in havana. He spoke in the native language, telling cubans that the roads to full reconciliation certainly remains long. He said they should not fear but great things are expected on this path to reestablishing diplomatic ties and working things out. John kerry even going so far to quote the revolutionary poets,. Uban revolutionary poets lots of symbols and bilingual speeches in the presence of those symbolic ma
Street of cuba. As a communist holdout seemingly frozen in time looks to the future. But with a crippling trade embargo still in place, and human rights violations, can two countries separated by just 90 miles finally bridge the divide . U. S. Cuba, a new era. An Al Jazeera America special. Im antonio mora coming to you from havana, in the plaza did san francisco. People of cuba and the people of United States, the u. S. Flag was raised over the American Embassy in havana for the first time in more than 54 years a powerful symbol of the change in the u. S. Cuba relationship thats taken place in lest than a year. Melissa chan, at the ceremony, melissa there were some powerful moments. Absolutely powerful, the flag went up very, very quickly, whoosh and it was done. We heard the crowd outside the embassy, ordinary cubans, clapping and cheering. Ill have to say what a day. It has actually functioned as an embassy for almost a month now since the formal resumption of diplomatic relations o
Argentina, uncovers a flaw in the flood strategy. A Memorial Service has been held in japan to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of world war ii. Japans Prime Minister shinzo abe was at the event and expressed deep remorse for the suffering during the war. He was also at the service in tokyo. Translator the feeling just overwhelms me, looking back on the past and the deep regret towards the war. Never again will we have to suffer the devastation of war thats what we pray. Id like to send my heart felt condolences and prayers for world peace. Harry fawcett joins us. You said the japanese Prime Minister and the emperor both spoke. What more did they have to say . The emperor talked about his sorrow and the overwhelming remorse he felt, praying that there wouldnt be that kind of suffering again in the future. It reflects what shinzo abe was saying about pledging never to repeat the horrors of war but also he continued in the vein of the past two years when hes been making these commemo
Protest, plus. Im imtiaz tyab. Coming up, well layer about palestine yankees and israelis about the effects of disengagements that are still being felt today. Hello, south korea has criticized a speech by japans Prime Minister shinzo abe expressing remorse for the countrys aggression during world war ii. President park yin hai dmm his statement on friday shinzo abe, expressed remorse for the sins of the past but should not be owe pliedged tobliged to apolog. Former cabinets with consistent and sincere acts so that it can gain trust from neighboring countries and international society. The japanese government must especially solve the issue of sexual slaves victimized by the Japanese Military immediately and properly. Both countries are marking 70 years since japans surrender at the end of world war ii. Shinzo abe was at a Memorial Service in tokyo. The emperor also echoed remorse. Translator the feeling just overwhelms me. Never again will we have to suffer the devastation of war thats
We take a look at efforts to put a shine back on the city that was once known as the pearl of the orient. Hello, china and south korea have criticized the speech by japans Prime Minister marking 70 years since the end of the second world war. On friday shinzo abe expressed deep remorse, but future generations should not be obliged to apologize. Japan should have been a statement on its aggression as well as its responsibility. It said japan also should have offered a sincere apology to the countries affected and made at a clean break with its past rather than being evasive on a major issue of principle. South koreas president said japans Prime Minister should have gone further with his apology. He said the comments left much to be desired. He called on japan to match its actions. From now on the japanese government should back up their actions with consistent and sincere acts so i can gain trust. The japanese government must solve the issue of sexual slaves victim ohioed by thized. Shi