On August 6, 1945, the atomic mission against Hiroshima began. The primary strike aircraft was the B-29 Enola Gay, piloted by ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Japanese atomic bomb survivors have sent letters to the embassies of the US and Israel, condemning their attacks on Iran. However, the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo refused to accept the letter co-signed ...

NAGASAKI, Japan -- The southern Japanese city of Nagasaki on Saturday marked 80 years since the U.S. atomic attack that killed tens of thousands and left survivors who hope their harrowing memories ...

After Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan still resisted unconditional surrender while Manhattan Project production continued at full speed. Target committees had already built lists of cities and backups, ...

SOMA, Japan (AP) - A second hydrogen explosion in three days rocked a Japanese nuclear reactor Monday and fuel rods were left dangerously exposed at another unit, as authorities worked to avert any ...

The atomic bombings of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and Nagasaki three days later brought a scale of destruction the world had never seen. Many who survived the blasts died in the weeks, months and ...