much longer we can consider kuwait habitable. the middle east is heating up at twice the global average. some experts say that by 2050, it could be a full four degrees warmer than preindustrial levels. without drastic change right now, the region could simply become too hot to survive. hanan razek, bbc news. princess mako, the niece of the japanese emperor, has married her non royalfiance. the proceedings were low key, after years of public controversy. there was no ceremony and no reception banquet. rupert wingfield hayes reports from tokyo. no grand wedding ceremony, no cheering crowds, just a very formal goodbye from princess mako to her parents. at first, her sister does the same, but then she steps forward for
princess mako the niece of the japanese emperor has married her non royalfiance. the proceedings were low key, after years of public controversy. there was no ceremony and no reception banquet. (tx vt) rupert wingfield hayes reports from tokyo. no grand wedding ceremony, no cheering crowds, just a very formal goodbye from princess mako to her parents. at first, her sister does the same, but then she steps forward for a very un japanese hug. it was the most touching moment in what has been a strange day. a few minutes later the now former princess was sitting before the media with her new husband, kei komuro. ever since their engagement, mr komuro s humble origins have been the target of japanese tabloids. in tokyo, around 100 protesters gathered today, still demanding the marriage be called off. we re marching today, because we don t want the imperial family to be involved in crimes, this woman says. the main accusation is that mr komuro s widowed mother owes
to act on climate change now or it ll be too late. the niece of the japanese emperor, princess mako, has married her non royal fiance, kei komuro, in unusually subdued proceedings after years of public controversy. there was no ceremony and no reception banquet. from tokyo i m joined now by our correspondent rupert wingfield hayes. welcome to you. why is this wedding proved so controversial? figs wedding proved so controversial? ~ , controversial? as you say, it has been controversial? as you say, it has been described - controversial? as you say, it has been described here - controversial? as you say, it has been described here by| has been described here by observers as really unprecedented in how low key it has been. literally, they sent some officials from the imperial palace this morning down to the local town office to register the marriage. the couple did not go themselves. there was no official ceremony inside the palace and the princess left the palace by car a little w
proceedings after years of public controversy. japan s imperial household agency said the couple s marriage papers had been registered. there was no ceremony and no reception banquet. the princess, who s lost her royal status by marrying a commoner, has also turned down a large payment that s customarily offered to women who leave japan s imperial household. stay with us on bbc news, still to come: it may be in short supply at the moment but stay with us as we talk to a laughter therapist about the serious business of having a giggle. indira gandhi, ruler of the world s largest democracy, died today. only yesterday, she had spoken of dying in the service of her country and said, i would be proud of it. every drop of my blood will contribute to the growth of this nation. after 46 years of unhappiness,
and no reception banquet. rupert wingfield hayes reports from tokyo. no grand wedding ceremony, no cheering crowds, just a very formal goodbye from princess mako to her parents. at first, her sister does the same, but then she steps forward for a very un japanese hug. it was the most touching moment in what has been a strange day. a few minutes later, the now former princess was sitting before the media with her new husband, kei komuro. ever since their engagement, mr komuro s humble origins have been the target of japanese tabloids. in tokyo, around 100 protesters gathered today, in tokyo, in tokyo, around 100 protesters gathered today, still demanding the marriage be called off. we re marching today, because we don t want the imperialfamily to be involved in crimes, this woman says. the main accusation is that mr komuro s widowed mother owes £25,000 to a former lover.