this temple of gurdwara is believed to have been built where the founder of sikhism, guru nanak, spentinal years in the 16th century. now pilgrims from india will be able to travel directly here from the border, just a few kilometres away. translation: we used to go to a town in india on the border and looked at the gurdwara with binoculars from very far away. i used to pray that one day i would visit it myself. now it's come true. it's a rare moment of cooperation between the neighbours. but it comes amidst continued tension over the disputed region of kashmir. pakistani officials say there needs to be a resolution on that before further dialogue can happen. nevertheless, this is a historic moment. the border here between pakistan and india was the scene of horrific bloodshed between the two countries were first divided into separate states following the end of colonial rule. one leading pakistani politician told me this faith corridor across that border could be to asia what the fall of the berlin wall was to europe. amongst those attending, including the sikh diaspora, there is the

this temple is believed to have been built with the founder of sikhism, guru nanak, spent his final yearsm india will be able to travel directly here from the border, just a few kilometres away. translation: we used to go to a town in india on the border and looked at it with binoculars from very far away. are used to pray that one day i would visit it myself stop now it's come true. it's a rare moment of cooperation between the neighbours. but it comes amidst continued tension in the disputed region of kashmir. pakistani officials say there needs to be a resolution on that before further dialogue can happen. nevertheless, this is an historic moment. the body here between pakistan and india was the scene of horrific bloodshed between the two countries were first divided into separate states, following the end of colonial rule. 0ne leading pakistani politician told me this faith corridor across that border could be to asia what the fall of the berlin wall was to europe. amongst those attending, including the sikh guysborough, there is the hope that this could bring together more ordinary p

the shrine of guru narcan cartop or the final resting place of sikhism spawned or is one of the religions most sacred sites crews have been sprucing up the complex before pilgrims flock here to mark the 550th anniversary of girl who non-experts. the top war in northeast pakistan lies just 4 kilometers from the border with india until now pilgrims couldn't just simply cross from. another shrine in india's punjab state which is home to the world's largest city community. 150 kilometers to the west the town in pakistan where grew and on up was born the. pilgrims gathered here are hopeful that the new corridor will make travel easier and help foster better ties between the 2 neighbors. there are some narrow minded leaders in both nations who don't like the idea of muslims and sikhs getting together and somehow causes them. but the truth is friendship will bring a message of peace for everyone in the coming days. there you know they got it all obviously brings india and pakistan together and such an amazing. this is happened and it's just amazing for us to be together. india had long asked pak

it is believed the founder of sikhism spent the last days of his life at this shrine and that is why able to see the white painted dome of the shrine from here, and they are ecstatic that the government has taken the step to let the pilgrims from one side of the border visit which is of great significance for them. translation: we have come here to pray. i congratulate everyone. translation: we have heard so much about this holy shrine. we really want to go, especially because they have just got married and i want to seek less things. creating a deal on this corridor has not been an easy process. india and pakistan have been trying to reach a deal on it since the late 90s but traditional hostilities kept coming in the way. but at last, the mood here in punjab is of happiness and excitement. sikh community has been given what they have been for years. formal peace process between india and pakistan is nowhere in sight, but still, this is a key moment in the people to people relationship between the two countries. now let's turn our attention to sumo wrestling. hiyori kon is an amateur

sikhism began in punjab — a region that was divided during the partition of british india in 19117 — relationships between the two neighbouring countries have often made it difficult for sikhs to go there. shabnam mahmood has the story. this is one of the holiest places of worship in the sikh religion, it is in pakistan. every year thousands of sikhs, mostly of indian heritage, gather here, among them those from britain. before i came to pakistan, might seekers and was limited because i didn't make the effort, but knowing that i was coming to pakistan i had made the effort to read about it, to speak to my family members, and i have actually come here i can put it all into perspective. this good wire was built in the same place where guru nanak, the founder of the sikh religion, was believed to be born. this way special prayers and celebrated to mark the 550th anniversary of his birth take place. it is an overwhelming experience. i have fully read about this on the internet. to actually be here and see it in real life, put what i have been reading into perspective, it is such an overw

staying in the sub—continent, and it's the 550th anniversary of the birth of the founder of sikhism guruak. a peace corridor will be opened shortly, from punjab, india, to punjab, pakistan. it's just a few kilometres across the border and will allow sikh pilgrims to travel into pakistan from india visa—free for the first time, to allow them to pray at the khartapur shrine, where the guru settled in later life. the former brazilian president, luiz inacio lula da silva, has been released from prison after a year and a half behind bars for corruption charges. he was greeted by a crowd of supporters outside the police station in the southern city of curitiba where he had been held. his release comes after brazil's supreme court ruled that convicted criminals should not go to jail while their appeals are heard. katy watson reports from the former president's traditional heartland of sao paulo. chanting and singing. lula walked out of prison to an emotional crowd. "free lula," these people had been chanting, keen to witness what has been an extraordinary day for brazilian politics. translation

his visit to the temple coincided with the 550th birth anniversary of guru nanak, the founder of sikhism dangerously high. at a service of remembers at the city's war cemetery, many people wore masks to protect themselves from the toxic air. the prince of wales conducted his duties without one. laying a wreath in one of the fallen. visiting the graves of those who lost a life. this is prince charles's tenth official visit, todayis charles's tenth official visit, today is all about remembering the past but also looking ahead to the future. finding solutions when it comes to climate change and of course the issue everyone is talking about here in delhi, pollution. the print spent sometime beating officials at the met office where was given a brief: the daily air. the visit comes shortly after the duke and duchess of cambridge made a trip to neighbouring pakistan, india's long—time nuclear rival. their interest in a glitzy rickshaw one of the most memorable moments of that trip. prince charles also took a journey in that trip. prince charles also took ajourney in india. that trip. prince ch

it is believed the founder of sikhism, guru nanuk, spent the last days of his life at this shrine andto see the white painted dome of gurdwara darbar sahib from here, and they are ecstatic that the government has taken the step to let the pilgrims from one side of the border visit this shrine which is of great significance for them. translation: we have come here to pray to our guru. the guru have ordained it, and now the passage will be opened. i congratulate everyone on the birth anniversary of our guru. translation: we have heard so much about this holy shrine. we really want to go, especially because i have just got married and i want to seek blessings. but reaching a deal on this corridor has not been an easy process. india and pakistan have been trying to reach a deal on it since the late 90s but traditional hostilities kept coming in the way. but at last, the mood here in punjab is of happiness and excitement. the sikh community has been given what they have been for years. now, how's this for dedication? an 82—year—old man has become the first briton to ride a million register

crossing on the indian side of the border 5000 people a day would now be able to visit the stride of sikhism found guru nanak without a visa. an opposition leader is closer to returning home brains he has a variety of malaysia after early it being barred from a flight to thailand is about to leave demonstrations in cambodia against prime minister hussein who has ruled for more than food he leaves they've been protests against italy strict immigration policies in the capital rather than demonstrations opposed measures introduced by the far right legal party. veiny introduced a ban on asylum seekers applying for residence those are the headlines the news continues here on al-jazeera after inside story. india's highest court rules in favor of hindus in a long running dispute with muslims over religious sites will this end a controversy that's lost 3 decades or will live inflame tensions further this is inside school. hello welcome to the program i'm hasn't it is one of the world's most contentious property disputes a lightning rod for divisions between hindus and muslims in india both play clai

from all walks of life from all over the world to celebrate the 550th birthday of the founder of sikhism grunow nick. it's also a special occasion because it's the 1st time in 72 years that sikh pilgrims are able to cross the indian border into pakistan a special temple or good water has been built in the qatar poor area where the guru spent the last years of his life. the little passage they have opened should be broadened to the extent that our broken hearts join and love between the countries increases so they do not waste time in a war as an animal. lover and sikhs are a small minority now but pakistan's 2nd city lahore was the capital for the 18th and 19th century sic empire and many of citizens holy places are in pakistan for secret groups from all over the world this handprint represent that of their very lives we do not like people from india have welcomed the opening of the car door but they want access to be expanded the fife like beavers well previously sikhs needed a visa and would either flight across via a checkpoint in rugger the corridor in qatar for is visa free but that

border $5000.00 people a day will now be able to cross without a visa to worship at the grave of sikhism found a guru nanak at qatar for now that's just 4 kilometers inside pakistan but tension between the neighboring countries is often made it hard to access. often ahead on out of their time the withdrawal of troops pull back in parts of ukraine's war torn east ahead of a crucial famine. and a ring of fire and emergency workers in australia after intense bushfire from. the skies the largely clara crossed china at the moment not too much cloud showing up on the satellite picture behind me you see this big bass of cloud that's rolling away in the goal that is one tropical system a whole cycle and that may go another system just making its way through the south china seas running towards vietnam central and southern parts of vietnam seeing some very heavy rain so in between here we go with that fine dry weather and plenty of sunshine hong kong around 26 decrease and we will see that western weather just around those northern sections of the by a single pushing up into bangladesh the far no

how can you tell aouountry that has 780 languages and sikhism and buddhism and christianity and various indigenous gods and goddesses and all of that, that you want one language, one constitution, one religion, one nation. it's suicidal.. amy: well, speaking of a different kind of acid, i wanted to ask k you about the e pollution in india, about climate change. you come to the united states just a week after president trump announced the final plans toto remove the united statats from the p paris climate agreement, the only country in the world to withdraw. you come from new delhi. government authorities have warned thatat new delhi has turned into a gas chamber with toxic smog blanketing one of the world's most populated cities. offificials have declared a pubc health emergency and distributed over 5 million masks to residents who are worried about the physical and psychological impact of the pollution. >> apart f from breathing issue, pollution n is also presessurig us p psychologically. that's what''s happening now. it's not winter, soso it's definitetely not fo. we're walking around

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