President Donald Trumps recognition of jerusalem as the capital of israel. Hello and welcome my names peter wu watching aljazeera live from our headquarters here in doha also ahead iraqs Prime Minister says being driven out of the country on the border with syria is now under full government control. On will human rights day the u. N. Warns of increasing abuses worldwide of peoples fundamental freedoms we have reports from some of the places most at risk plus. Im turning a page reporting song south africa on a move to regulate religion and the fears of its become commercialized so. The israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to europe where there has been widespread condemnation of Donald Trumps recognition of jerusalem as the israeli capital hes expected to meet the french president emanuel macron it is his first visit since trumps controversial announcement on weapons day but that sparked protests in the french capital paris where pro palestinian activists rallied agai
These two fine officers on that tuesday afternoon did not look the other way. They drew the line. They were doing their job. And they paid the ultimate price. But in so doing, they saved the lives of others. Officers and sheriffs deputies from across the state stood shoulder to shoulder to honor the legacy of the fallen officers. Friends and coworkers described butch baker as a tenacious truth seeker who always bed with honor and worked hundreds of cases. He was the goto guy. Baker was also known for his sense of humor, his love of a good prank and for his devotion his three kids and his wife. Beth butlers sister sboek about her younger sister who loved serving her community and fighting for those who often had no voice. She said beth always embraced life. She was a breath of fresh air. Butler leaves behind two boyce ages 2 and 5 and her longtime partner peter wu who vowed their sons will always know how great their mom was. Her legacy will be carried on in our family in our sons and i
Outside the memorial hundreds of Law Enforcement officers stood in silence giving their final salute to their fallen comrades. [ taps ] nearly all of santa cruz paused today to honor the fallen officers, as well. Many who couldnt make it to san jose gathered to watch a live broadcast at Kaiser Permanente arena. In fact, that was the original site for the memorial before planners realized it was simply too small. While most area Law Enforcement officers were in san jose, others put their own grief aside to protect a community in mourning. Kpix 5s len ramirez on the ones who stayed behind. Len. Reporter well, ever since the two officers were gunned down, the santa cruz Law Enforcement community has seen tremendous support both from other allied agencies and the community as a whole. And that continued again today. But while the officers were away honoring the fallen officers, the criminal element apparently came forward to take advantage. Just minutes after most of the regions Law Enforc
A santa cruz Service Officers brother, stood by. If i had to put one word to you, i would put integrity. Elizabeths pafrn, peter wu partner, also spoke. She will live on in people she has known and touched, to life and the time i spent with her, would not be in vain. Detective Elizabeth Butler ended her watch on tuesday february 26th, 2013. The service ended with an end of watch dispatch. The two officers will be laid to rest in private ceremonies. Well like to share this, butler was a tenyear veteran of the Santa Cruz Police force. She was 38 years old and a graduate of uc santa crews. 31yearold butch baker, played with a ten assous investigators. He would wear shorts evening on the coldest days. He leaves behind daughters and a son. Former American Idol contestant, james durbin sang. He is a santa cruz native. Durbin sang arms wide open. He knew detective butch baker as a chaperone in School Dances when she was growing up. Those who stayed behind found ways to honor the public servan
Many that care about the police force. Its wonder tofl see people saying we need these guys. Youre ready to go to work thinking youre going to come home, then, Something Like this happens. So its a sad thing. So just tell everyone you love them. There is no doubt anyone is thinking they can take life for granted especially as they think about the families tonight. Outside the hp pavilion, rows of officers saluted as taps played. Coffins were brought out for a final journey back to santa cruz. This is so owe motional. Dozens turned out in santa cruz to watch the memorial. It was a service many wanted to see. The Kaiser Permanente arena offered a Live Telecast for a community in mourning. I wanted to be with my kmuchblt i have a friend says that the only thing that ever needs to be healed is a sense of separation. The procession made its way to a public memorial in san jose. Five minute nootz trip this is what officers saw. Hundreds of people, lining in overpass to honor two Fallen Polic