Category: apology

Biden Won’t Apologize for US Use of Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan—President Joe Biden has no plans to issue an apology on behalf of the United States for the use of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima during World War II, according to the White House. Biden arrived in Hiroshima on May 18 for the Group of Seven (G-7) summit, becoming the second sitting U.S. president…


The Art of Forgiveness

Apologizing and forgiving can be two of the most difficult actions for people to take. It requires a willingness to set down pride and let go of emotions such as anger or hurt. However, owning up to one’s mistakes and truly forgiving others can be the key to setting oneself free. Author Kelly Browne’s new…


Will Smith Posts an Apology Video for Slapping Chris Rock

NEW YORK—Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready. “There is no part of me that thinks that was…


Feds to Apologize to Victims of Military Sexual Misconduct on Dec. 13

OTTAWA—A date has been set for the government to deliver its promised apology to victims of military sexual misconduct. The Department of National Defence announced Monday that the apology will be delivered on Dec. 13 and come in the three parts. Defence Minister Anita Anand will apologize on behalf of the government, chief of the…


‘F9’ Actor John Cena Apologizes to China in Chinese for Calling Taiwan a Country

John Cena, a star in the newest “Fast & Furious” movie, published a video apologizing in Chinese, hours after Chinese state-run media criticized him for calling Taiwan a country. “I’m really, really sorry! You must understand that I love and respect China and Chinese people,” Cena said in Mandarin in a video posted on Chinese…


Apology Sought After Woman Kicked out of N.B. Hospital for Holding Husband’s Hand

FREDERICTON—A Riverview, N.B., woman wants an apology after her mother was kicked out of a hospital by security for holding her father’s hand. Kim Crevatin says her father, Kendyl Terris, has Alzheimer’s and is living at the Moncton Hospital waiting for a nursing home bed. Her father was placed in a nursing home in November…