Japan's prime minister apologises for killing US troops during WW2

Japan’s prime minister Shinzo Abe offered “eternal condolences” to US soldiers that died in the conflict with Japanese forces during World War Two.

Speaking to US Congress on Wednesday, Mr Abe, expressed “deep repentance” over Japan’s role in World War Two, reports the BBC.

“My dear friends, on behalf of Japan and the Japanese people, I offer with profound respect my eternal condolences to the souls of all American people that were lost during World War Two.”

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