pakistan to launch a paramilitary crackdown following an attack aimed at christians. hello from doha. this is the world news from al jazeera. belgium police release footage. a judge releases a man charged over the attacks. >> data received from san bernardino shooter's iphone without apple's help

> pakistan - where the prime minister vowed to eliminate the bombers in lahore. 70 were killed in the blast of the the paramilitary were given special powers to conduct raids in the province. more from gerald tan. >> lahore is the political power pace of the pakistan's prime minister. and in the wake of sunday's suicide attack, he travelled to the city and visited the victims from hospital. from a leader game this warning. >> translation: i have a good idea at the message that the terrorists are sending. brothers and sisters, i promise every ounce of blood lost will be accounted for. >> reporter: pakistan is in

mourning. funerals held for the dead. many killed were women and children. hundreds injured, some critically, >> translation: i was standing near the seesaw when the blast went off. i was loud. i saw a pool of blood and people laying everywhere. there was no security arrangements here. >> the park was packed with families. the bomber used a crude explosive, four ball bearings for maximum impact. a splinter group said that it carried out the attack and was targetting christians. >> the message is no part of pakistan is safe from the taliban. they chose to attack soft targets, and the softest of the safety, the minorities, they have little to protect them. >> the military launched a series of raids, arresting

dozens of suspects. attacks like this are not new in pakistan. the government has been battling armed groups for a decade. lahore, and punjab escaped the violence. the latest bombing sending a reminder that the fight is far from over and this attack that targeted christians prompted the head of the roman catholic church to tell pakistan to protect its religious minorities. pope francis described it as violence, senseless. >> i repeat once again, the violence and murderous hatred lead to pain and destruction, respect and fraternity are the only ways to achieve piece. may the passover of the lord inspire us more, to stop the hands of violent ones. and for love, and reconciliation

to rain. let us pray for those in the attacks. >> while in the pakistani capital thousands have been protesting near parliament for a second day, angry about execution of the country. he has hung. they would criticize the blahs family laws. >> this defiant protest seemingly came out from nowhere. thousands came from islamabad to teleoperate the life. a police officer, who killed a man he was sent to protect. taking up the cause of a christian woman accused of blasphemy. his support of her case angered some, kadri was executed for that crime on february 29th of this year. since then pakistan's hard-line religious parties rally in his

support, and have spoken out against the government and those against islam. >> people from within your rank will kill you, body guards will kill you, servants kill you. kadri is in the hearts and minds. people will rise up. no one is safe. the people will not spare even the prime minister. god put hope in their hearts. the army is out on the streets, and trying to contain the crowds. some of the protesters include groups that showed sympathy with the groups in pakistan. >> the mobs attacked many, the symbols of the government. it goes to show you how angry the people were. look at the damage around you. >> the demands of the protesters are clear, they want him declared a hero, and a christian

woman to be rearrested. they want those in gaol to face the same fate. it's unlikely that the government will accept their demand moving to other news - belgium authorities have released a man thought to be connected to the brussels bombing. and they have been stepping up the hunt for another suspect, as john terrett reports. >> a week after the attack on the airport. belgium authorities released this man. investigators thought faycal cheffou was an airport bomber, identified by a cap driver. authorities say there's no evidence that cheffou, who describes himself as a freelance journalist, was connected to the blast. the evidence that this led to the arrest of the man find faisal c was not substandiated by the evolution of the

investigation. consistently he is being freed by the investigative judge, as authorities let cheffou go. they stepped up the hunt for the man. belgium police issued a plea to the public to identify him. >> a mass has adelaide in a cathedral in the belgium capital. >> to all the victims, to all those that suffer around the world. offer them the patients to overcome the painful motels. >> the mass was held in memory of the victims, including a 20-year-old moreman missionary. in hospital, surrounded by cards, cuddling a bunny. >> at this moment i didn't feel because of adrenalin. but then i rest in the room with the other people. i found out that i couldn't walk any more because of my leg.

and i feel the burns so bad. >> brussels airport has been closed since the attacks last week, officials are planning dried runs to make sure everything is functioning, before reopenings, they hope, later this week. john terrett, al jazeera the federal bureau of investigation says it has managed to crack into an iphone belonging to one of the san bernardino shooters, despite apple's desire to help. 14 were killed in the attack in december. we heard from a policy council at access now, an organization that bridges human rights. he says the case poses risk. >> with vulnerability in existence, people are at risk of attack. there's a moral obligation on behalf of the fbi to close the

vulnerability. if you look at using digital technology, people have a sense that they are surveyed by the government. when they have the steps, it limits the ability to express themselves, if you are talking about the international humans rites. digital scutie enables that. beyond that. a lot of other countries will be looking at the outcome of the case saying okay, in the united states sets a sustained, maybe we'll do the same think. there's a large reverbation to the sense of how much reaction. >> u.s. place injured a man that brought a gun.

an officer opened fire, and the gunman happens been arrested. a female bystander has been taken to hospital with the shootings. police are calling the shooting an isolated incident. >> no officer were injured. it's not determined how many fire their weapons. police are conducting investigations. we believe that this is an act of a single person who has frequented the grounds before, and there's no reason to believe it's anything more than an act. >> demand for political reforms. sadr began a sit-in in the

heavily fortified green zone. sol waited a lifetime for this moment. the shia cleric normally sen on video for measure, standing in front of them in baghdad, following a new era. >> my beloved followers who live in luxury, forget about the poor and insist there's no sign of corruption. i insist otherwise. across the city, followers waited for word to storm the green gown. a neighbour hood with diplomats live and work. incident, he diffused the threat. >> i am the representative of the people, i will sit inside the green zone, you sit outside

the glean zone. everyone remain in their tents and stay in their places. >> and his followers owhiched. military officials led sadder through the concrete bar years. the army certainly in march of security kissed his hand. sadder said he will leave when there's a new cabinet. the prime minister is trying, but says he needs a few days to get political parties to agree to new ministers. this is different to the one sadder imposed in 2003 and 2004, when his army fought soldiers in the streets. the militia played a role in the iraq sectarian war. the army was disbanded. now he says he speaks for all

iraqis. for almost two weeks demonstrators camped outside the green gown. they are followers, carrying the i canny flag. people here want what they think people in the green don have. protesters are intent on dismantling the barriers. despite oil health, this is one of the poorest areas in iraq. people that have university degrees, working as labourers. sadr tapped into anger. iraqis say he had nothing but promises. in the news ahead.

thailand's military government said the draft constitution to democracy, why critics disagree. and donald trump, the front-runner for the republican reveals details about foreign pollity. we'll tell you about that and check the headlines in a moment

you are back with jazz where are, these are the top stories, pakistan's paramilitary is getting special powers to conduct raids in punjab province, following the suicide bombing in lahore.

70 people were killed, the prime minister says the government will eliminate those responsible. belgium police release one of the men arrested. asking for help in identifying another suspect and shared security video from the brussels airport. >> the fbi cracks into an iphone belonging to the san bernardino shooting, despite apple refusing to help. 14 were killed in that attack. >> refugees stuck at the boarder are refusing to move to governments of run shelters. the occupants of the camps are protesting, asking to be let in. many refugees were worried about being deported if they went to the government shelters. many did move to the

government-run shelters. the challenge is find places for 50,000 people trapped at the boarder. >> they spent weeks in tents close to the boarder where life is a struggle. the syrians are waiting to be housed in a government-run center. >> the conditions were bad. especially for the children. my father is blind. the u.n. told us the boarder will not open. the greek government started turning the base into centers. the efforts has only started. a few hundred have been given shelter and assistance they need. refugees are worried the new-found comfort could become permanent. >> we don't know our fate. we are ready to apply to the programme. we call to apply. no one answers. i wish they could come and

process the papers. >> reporter: it's a concern to all here. none had plans to stay in grease. it was not easy for the authorities to leave the camp and move into accommodation centers. people were worried they'd be locked up or deported. persuading people that the trail was not opening was not the only challenge. >> it was a huge effort. every day places with continues. this is not the euro that we leashlike or no. this is a european problem. it must.

refugees have to wait. they are stared to reveal. they say it can't go back. >> for us, the reconciliation agreement do not change anything. the pressure is the same. they continue to search homes. many others say they have no choice but to leave the country. 50,000 are stuck in grows. >> at least a carter of them live out in the pope, close to the boarder. >> 600 people have given up waiting for the boarder to open. since it is likely to be a long wait. the priority is to give them a sense of normality. >> one final note. the italian coast guard has res sued 730 people in the mediterranean.

this has been released by the italian navy, which helped the coast dard with the operation. >> thailand's military government is releasing a draft for review. it will go for a national referendum. it has done little to end the cycle of coups. scott heidler has this report. >> it's an unusual job for military reservists. fanning out across the nation by the thousands assigned to inform the thai public about a draft constitution, and a roadmap returning the country to democracy. what has been playing out is something familiar. 2014 was the 13th successful coup in thailand. if voted in, it will be the

nation's 20th constitution. some feel the version is designed to entrench the existing brokers. >> we call this term like this. they try to strengthen the power, and try to enhance. >> heed added that those in control wanted to get further away from elections. the draft constitution calls for the upper house. here in the heart land some admitted they do not understand in the draft constitution, nor what they'll be voting on. >> they have been working in this field for 40 years, and

he'd like a return to civilian government. >> i am concerned. i don't know anything. i don't like the military. i wish i could be freer like other countries, some that need stability are happy with the military government's draft constitution. this person has been given horse back rides for 15 years. we can see that the old charter could have solved problems in our country, but on the caused more conflicts. the roadmap puts general election on the roadmap. there's no indication what would happen if there's a bump in the road, and the public turns down the draft constitution. for the first time since 2000, japanese cold rers will be

allowed to fight overseas. through parliament. rob mcbride has this report. >> it's an issue that provoked demonstrations on the streets. and fierce debates in the japanese parliament. opponents say changes that will allow japanese solders to fight overseas under mine article call nine of the constitution, committing the country to passivism. there's no way you need article nine, and reach the conclusion rationally, that the same article that has banned japan exercising its right of collective self-defence for decades, all of a sudden are reaching the opposite conclusion. >> the new laws give an interpretation to collective self-defence, allowing the soldiers a robust role.

and to work in overseas operations with troops from the allied united states. opponents fear it could draw japan into further wars. >> it's long overdue, especially after the tests in near north korea. it's like a change in the security environment. it has emerging awareness. >> the opposition believes that shinzo abe's role was to change it itself. to do that, the ruling coalition must win enough seats in upper house elections. given what is at stake, the opponents promised to fight.

if we succeed, and allies from obtaining two third majority, that means that he will not be able to move ahead. japan struggled to define its role in the world, it's far from over now the republican presidential front-runner donald trump began to flesh out its foreign policy. in an interview with the "new york times", he said he would cut oil purchases and may crap a security pact with japan. alan fisher has more. >> from the first moments of his campaign... >> i will build a great, great wall on our southern boarder and i will have mexico pay for the wall. mark my words. donald trump talked about how he will change u.s. relations with the rest of the world. several months in, he started to give a little more detail how

foreign policy would look under donald trump. in an interview. he would rein effect a long-standing pact with japan, saying the u.s. needed better chances. he would cut oil. even though the u.s. needs middle east energy, and would be open to allow japan and south korea. >> pert says trump nose the first step, buts has not thought about step two or three. he has not even a cost benefit that many applaud. he has a win-lose approach. if america wins, and someone else looses, it is, by definition, losing. that is concerning when we talk about international cooperation. >> trump says he will not give details, and sees

unpredictability as a stance. he's not into spreading democracy oreporting alliances. >> the united nations is not a friend of democracy or freedom. it's not a friend to the united states of america where, as you know, it has its home. >> it has tapped into the emotions of the public. >> he has been skilful tapping into emotions and sentiments when it comes to the public and foreign policy. how many average voters will know the nineses. they are concerned about terrorism. they are afraid. we see level of sangty in the united states spike to levels we have not seen. emotions are smart. >> this is a large part of the job of president. when asked who his top advisor

is, he's applied it's me. >> -- he's replied it's me in brazil dilma rousseff's political mentor, silva says she can survive the pressure for her impeachment. he is also facing corruption allegations. lulu was made chief of staff only to block the appointment. >> the u.n. secretary-general says he regrets using the term occupation to describe the occupation of western sahara. >> it has led to morocco expelling staff from the country. >> finally - remarkable pictures of a self-styled strong man from egypt. from breaking cement locks to rubbing glass in his eye.

he performed strength with his teeth, feats of strength with his teeth, lifting trucks. he claims to be endowed with biological make up and is ready to under go tests to prove it. more stories online for you. 24/7 at aljazeera.com. ♪ ♪ >> thanks or the joining us, i'm joie chen. making work pay. california leaders just cut a deal to make its minimum wage in the nation's highest $15 whe afternoon hour when it takes effect in 2022 and when