and, leonardo da vinci at the louvre. nside look at the year's biggest exhibit. >> oodruff: as we reported earlier, this weekend marks the 30th anniverry of one of the most important historic events of the 20th century-- the tearing down of the berlin wall. the east german dictatorship collapsed, and shortly afterwards, so did other totalitarian regimes across the former soviet bloc. as the wl fell, so then did the iron curtain. but as special correspondent malcolm brabant reports from berlin, germany may have been politically re-unified, but in 0 ny ways, it is still divided. >> reporter:ars after its demise, just a few hundred yards mi the berlin wall remain, as a er. ti the berlin wall was not only a sepa between the two f ty halves, it was the separation orope. r as long as berlin wall was here, it dresent the dictatorship. so-called german democratice republic, a huge prison. >> reporter: nearly 2,000 people were killed by communist guards te they tried to breach the wall, erd in 1961 by the soviet-led easte bloc to p

jeffrey: the greatest example oo alcourse, is back at the louvre. the mona lisa.s close as any ofli us will ly ever get. itven its enormous populary, some 30,000 visitors a day, museum officials have kept it in its regular space. but it is in the exhibitioin an infrared reflectograph version that exposes the lines beneath the surface of the most famous smile in art history -- more insight into how leonardo worked. one work not here, the still controversial salvator mundi. after several leading experts decided it is by leonardo -- >> we moved to the leonardo da vinci. jeffrey: it sold at auction in20 for a record 450 million. here instead, a copy from the same period. and there were other curatorial dramas, including a last-minute lawsuit to keep therale vitruvian man from leaving its the suit failed, making curator vincent delieuvin a happy, if tired, man. everybody in the louvre museum is today absolutely conscious that that was the most difficult exhibition we ever organized. jeffrey: this was the most difficult? >> the most difficult. clearly. you know, when yo

correspondent keir simmons joins us on the louvre in paris with the crowds, now the backlash facing theod morning, how can i put it, the french are probably not going to love this report because here in paris, it's raining and the tourists are complaining because many people don't realize when they go to see the great mona lisa inside the louvre, it's actually quite a small painting and this morning tlrl calls for the painting to be moved or for perhaps people to stop being allowed to take selfies or to regulate the amount of people so when you go to see the mona lisa, you actually get to see the mona lisa. she's the louvre's most famous resident, smiling enigmatically for 500 years, leonardo da vinci's mona lisa, her face adorns a world of memorabilia, and she's on millions of bucket lists. >> if you come to paris, you come to see the mona lisa. >> reporter: with visitor numbers up to 30,000 a day, mona mania has tour guides concerned about safety. >> the line zigzags all the way back and when you're finally up there up front, you only have really a few seconds to enjoy her before you'

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the version seen here is one of 2 that exist the other is in the louvre in paris both almost identical but created for different commissions yet what captivates is the mind behind the work and the genius that continues to unveil itself to those who gaze upon it so in a diagonal al-jazeera london. close again i'm fully back to brawl with the headlines on al-jazeera crowds in hong kong are demanding justice after the death of a fellow protester the student fell off a parking garage during demonstrations on monday police were firing tear gas in the area but the cause of his fall isn't clear on grounds for lease have denied responsibility but say a full investigation will be conducted there are the queues asians that police officers chased after the man before his fall we must clarify so we must verify that it is certainly falls. lastly we are aware that some that the students call on others to stage protests tonight. and over the weekend. there are also medical call most made online. pew to members of the public to stay calm and rational meanwhile to pro-democracy activists have been in c

the version seen here is one of 2 that exist the other is in the louvre in paris both almost identical but created for different commissions yet what captivates is the mind behind the work and the genius that continues to unveil itself to those who gaze upon it sunny diagonal al-jazeera london. all right it's got a lot of top stories iraqi security forces have shot dead at least 7 protesters in basra and several others were killed in baghdad that's the spot a government promise to stop using live ammunition how much of june has more from baghdad. with demonstrators in all the cities across iraq that basically no matter the violence or the threat of moments they may face they are committed to this cause a very they want to in essence remove down the political elites in this country and they want to effect some sort of mass change chile's president has announced tough public all the laws sebastian pinera wants hausherr penalties against rioters and looters at least 20 people have been killed in the last 3 weeks. all cost student has died after falling near a protest last week vigils have

just finishing in the louvre. why are we having this election?y are we having this election? boris johnson wants a why are we having this election? borisjohnson wants a majority in parliament to gettysburg cyst deal through and then every other party decided it was in their interest as well. can be done by the end of january? in theory, yes if there is a majority for the deal in parliament but then when there will be more negotiations after that. why are you walking backwards? doesn't everybody do this? what is the best thing about election cast? it is so easy to find. how are political parties targeting people online? tweets, instagram, whatsapp groups, screen grabs of tweets on instagram, you name it and you get targeted ads which means you may see something others do not. what is (bleep) posting? this? and how do i register to vote? easy. this. you have until november 26, earlierfor to vote? easy. this. you have until november 26, earlier for postal votes. what is the most overused phrase in politics right now? for the birds. who is that? this

so that we say it may be a good alternative to viewing the original mona lisa in the louvre museum sinceand always surrounded by crowds the painting is it estimated to go for close to $100,000 when it's up for bid on november 19. >>> the largest starbucks in the world is now open in chicago. it's called the starbucks reserve roast reser cargo. each level offers customers a different coffee experience from watching the roasting process on the first floor to's special chicago inspired cocktails on the fourth floor. starbucks has a limited number of the specialty cafis around the world. they said the chicago location is its largest ever immersive coffee experience. >>> big changes coming to disneyland next year. two popular but aging rights will be upgraded. changes to the "indiana jones" ride include switching the still frame and replacing a plank bridge during the escape from the temple of the forbidden ice. snow white is being refurbished including its main sets. is was one of the first rides when disneyland opened back in 1955. i have a couple things from now. the bobble head giveaway l

the version seen here is one of 2 that exist the other is in the louvre in paris both almost identical but created for different commissions yet what captivates is the mind behind the work and the genius that continues to unveil itself to those who gaze upon it sunny diagonal al-jazeera london. the publishers of the collins dictionary have named their words of the year topping the list is climate strike a testament to the actions of schoolgirl activist gratitude in vogue and the worldwide protests over climate change in the past 12 months the dictionary also recognizing the term non-binary which it defines as a sexual identity that doesn't conform to male or female or so on the list is deep fake where the computer generated faces of figures such as politicians are superimposed on the videos to make it look like they're saying something they didn't and breaks it makes an appearance in the form of milk shaking after several prominent progress that politicians were doused in the drink while campaigning and there's also brick sayat we can guess what that means. that's it from us in london

the version seen here is one of 2 that exist the other is in the louvre in paris both almost identical but created for different commissions yet what captivates is the mind behind the work and the genius that continues to unveil itself to those who gaze upon it sonia agel al-jazeera london. has ended with your support thank you so much lauren while the world's 1st transatlantic professional sports team assigned sonny bill williams in a record deal for other rugby union or rugby league william c. most recently paid for new zealand at the rugby world cup will now play for canada's toronto wolf pack who are part of the english super league competition after signing its 2 year deal worth close to $7000000.00. just a quick message to the to answer. i'm looking forward to going over there just want to say. that i'm not coming over for a holiday although my son might be coming over to do some work god willing we can have a successful season on the field clearly the guy comes with almost a branding himself mega high profile player but i went out to japan last week to meet on a bill and i just

the version seen here is one of 2 that exist the other is in the louvre in paris both almost identicalut created for different commissions yet what captivates is the mind behind the work and the genius that continues to unveil itself to those who gaze upon it sonia agel al-jazeera london. well that wraps up this new star do stay with us nothing is continuous with has a sequel after the shot break. ups oldest muslim undertakers working here is a 7 days a week that's grown with the community my father purchased a black ambulance started to do the funerals in london and the family we saw stopping father and daughter and we can is this the stories we don't often hear told by the people who the very personal level. east and undertakers this is europe on al-jazeera. the most incredible stories are often true. and sharing our experiences. makes the unfamiliar for me. in this life no versity makes a difference understanding the importance of being part of something much greater than so much and the slaughter of what we're told is freedom of expression. the right to moderate. sean and to march

southern he says it may be a good alternative to viewing mona lisa since the original in the louvre museumetting much more close. the original you can never come up close unless you are very privileged. this is maybe a way of actually looking at her without all the thick case and the people in front of it taking selfies. >> the painting could go for as much as $100,000. it will be up for bid november 19. >>> day to a simoni underway on capitol hill broke the u.s. ambassador to ukraine talking about intimidation and corruption in the impeachment hearings. >>> if the bees are disappearing, what else has disappeared because we don't count nothing is? >> how we grow food challenged by the shrinking population of bees. we sit down with the director of the pollinators bringing awareness to this problem. >>> plus, serving at risk youth by fixing up plastic cards book we will let you know how you can help them on giving tuesday. >>> we're looking live at the oakland estuary. similar shot to what we see behind us on the set of the 9.

said the crown prince of abu dhabi who opened his own louvre museum designed by the architect of. the same french architect was commissioned by qatar as well family to design the brand new national museum in doha. there is a sort of political one upmanship in terms of which emirate will invest the most in museums for example or other cultural endeavors in the end this rivalry between these emirates is to determine who is more committed to efforts to modernize. the states know very well that one day the oil will run out and that they now need to attract capital advertising and tourists. for a fein need to have the city with the tallest building in the world or the most expensive all the curious place you. yeah it's a childish race to be the biggest and the best. without fail we're dealing with monarchs who are driven by a need for power who have an enormous amount of hubris that kind of pride. and a country that is so small and yet so rich must spend vast amounts of money to attract the spotlight's. and so in 2013 when tommy came to power in cattle then the facing 3 year old sports

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the union representing cabin crew for germany's biggest airline, louvre tan saah will not work because0 flights are canceled, including thursday between sfo and frankfort. friday flights and flights between sfo and munich are not affected but we'll have to see if that holds. >>> coming up next, reshaping the bay area's biggest city. a new office building in san jose is making history. >>> change isn't happenng everywhere. we'll take you to another part of san jose that will stay looking like this fo ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ blow a kiss, into the sun ♪ we need someone to lean on ♪ blow a kiss, into the sun ♪ all we need is somebody to lean on ♪ ♪ ♪ >>> news to build a better bay area from abc 7. >>> the coming of age of downtown san jose. get ready. the south bay skyline is about to be transformed. >>> here at abc 7 news, we're focused on building a better bay area by examining issues like liveability and ways to make things better. >> the mayor of san jose says things are looking up by 300 feet. >> that is the height of a new office tower which will become the tallest building in san jose. teleskyscr