Emperor Akihito of Japan expressed “deep remorse” for wartime actions of Japan during WW-II. Japan is marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the second world war.
India’s badminton star Saina Nehwal made history by becoming the first Indian to enter the final of the badminton World Championships after defeating a stubborn Lindaweni Fanetri 21-17, 21-17 in a women’s singles semi-final in Jakarta on 15 August.