For those refugees. Im George Howell. This is cnn newsroom. Good day to you. Welcome to our viewers in the United States and around the world. We begin this hour in jerusalem. The violence that broke out at the alaqsa just hours of the start of the jewish new year. Young arabs clashed with police after authorities received intelligence that people were start to go gather there. They threw rocks and fireworks at those who approached. Were covering this story. All of this happened just a few hours earlier in the morning there. Whats the latest . Reporter it is still happening on the streets of the old city, not as much where it began in the alaqsa mosque in the alaqsa complex. We have a producer in the old city and she sees these clashes between the police and Security Forces and protesters. All of this started a few hours ago, 7 00 local time, when police found out there were a number of protesters barericaded inside. The clashes have shifted to the streets of the old city. Dozens of palestinians have been injured. Police using what appears to be tear gas and stun grenades and batons to try to clear out protesters and to try to restore order in the alaqsa mosque, in the streets of the old city, but very much still clashes going on in the old city, george. Warren, is there any thought this might have been timed out to coinciden with the start of the jewish new year . Difficult to say at this point. Police are still working on these clashes are still happening but certainly protesters would have known that jews would have tried to pray at alaqsa mosque because of the holiness not only to muslims, but also to jews. That could have led to this. But at this point its difficult to say. A very sacred and important site both to muslims and jews. Can you give a little more context as to the significance of the alaqsa mosque . Absolutely. Its considered one of the holiest sites for the world. Its the holy site in the world for jews, who called it the temple mount. Its the flash point for these clashes that were seeing this morning. Warren, thank you so much for your reporting. Now on to our continuing coverage of the migrant crisis in europe. Hungary is speeding up construction of a barbed wire fence along its southern porder border with serbia. It is over 100 miles long. Human rights workers though fear it will create a log jam of people on the serbian side of the border. And hundreds try to get through to the macedonia border. Most plan to continue on toward austria and germany. Im going to continue my study. Im an engineer, so im going to continue studying and im seeking better life in europe, but actually everyone here is excited about europe. You know, its better life, better people. And you have rights. In our country, you dont have any rights. We have violence and get killed. Most are traveling from turkey into greece, then up into macedonia. Our ivan watson is following developments along the greek coast and joins us by phone. Macedonia really described as only a transit stop, very few people seeking asylum there. Can you explain why thats happening . Reporter well, every refugee and migrant that ive spoken with say that they want to go to countries like germany and sweden where either they have relatives or the social welfare system provides them more benefits and the government in fact has been far more welcoming, pledging to take in large numbers of migrants and refugees. I think that fits the plans and the agenda of the macedonian government which has been facilitating swift transfer of migrants across the greek border with macedonia, where i am right now, some three hours by road to the serbian border. This really has become a transit country, much as serbia has become one as well. Whats striking is the number of people passing through. According to the United NationsHigh Commission for refugees, more than 4,600 migrants and refugees have passed the greek Macedonian Border offer the course of the last 17 hours, george. They are met by u. N. H. C. R. Officials swl Macedonian Border guards. They are brought to a Transit Center, given water and food and a document that lets them stay in the country for 72 hours to apply for asylum, the vast majority of these people move as swiftly as possible, their own either rented taxis, buses or getting seats on trains to the serbian border. They are trying to move as swiftly as possible to Central Europe, george. Do you get a sense for those who travel either through macedonia or who choose to seek asylum there, are they getting a warm welcome in that country . Reporter you know, the first thing that migrants see when they pass from greece to macedonia, they are walking through what is not an official border crossing. They are walking along railroad tracks, through a hole in barbed wire and they are greeted by macedonian soldiers and border police, who instruct them where to go in groups toward a Transit Center and en route there, you see vendors trying to sell them cigarettes and various currency and what appear to be people offering them rides in vehicles. We might have lost the signal there. But ivan watson there along the greek coast. Thank you so much for your reporting describing the situation in macedonia as a transit stop for many migrants. And across europe there has been a popular outpouring of support for refugees and people demanding that their governments do more. [ chanting ] this is the scene in london where protesters held a march through the center of the city streets. They are demanding that they do with a rally outside the Prime Ministers residence. Protesters took to the streets in spain, austria and france. French minister francoise hollandee met with migrants on saturday in his country. One german official told cnn as many as 10,000 refugees are arriving in germany every day. The mayor of munich told a news agency he is concerned. He says his city doesnt know what to do with the influx of extra people. One syrian refugee says he and others still have been treated well in germany. So many people, they really welcome us too. They welcome us with food and they are so nice and kindness in austria and germany. The chancellor is applauding her countrys support for refugees. Those coming for economic reasons cannot receive the same residential rights as those fleeing the war in syria. She urged other european states to step up and help as well. Translator we took a decision in the past week during an emergency situation. I think it is the right decision. Im deeply convinced. People have done a great job and shown that germany take on its responsibility to help people seeking protection, civil war refugees, asylum seekers, but i have to say its not only the responsibility of germany. Its the responsibility of all Member States of the European Union and were going to stress that point. In a symbolic show of welcome and support Bayern Munich players brought young migrants on to the field. Each walk hand in hand with a migrant child on one side and german child on the one. The Team Announced it will donate 1. 1 million toward helping refugees that are arriving in the country of germany. If you will like to find out what you can do for refugees who are fleeing, you can check out our website. Impact your world. We have background on the desperate situations that many refugees are finding themselves in and links to trustworthy organizations that are helping. Just go to cnn. Com impact. Despite the devastating train crash at the grand mosque in mecca, the annual pilgrimage will go on. The accident killed 107 people and injured 238 others at the mosque just ten days before the gathering there. Millions of muslims around the world are expected in the city. Earlier, we spoke with ka lid alamena. He is the editor at large of the saudi gazette. He says the haj will continue as planned. The people coming from outside the country, i do not think there will be any change or let up in their plans because they take the visa, its not an easy process and they have saved for years. The people who live here might postpone it for another year, but by and large, all the people i spoke to yesterday, people are keen and bent on going and i dont think so its going to affect them. It begins september 20th and it will last for five days. Former u. S. Tennis star james blake says he wants action after he was tackled to the ground by new york police. 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Power to your mouth™ also try listerine r floss. Formerly reach r floss. Welcome back, a former u. S. Tennis player who was tackle and body slammed and detained by police in a case of mistaken identity hes he wants a chance to change the Way Police Deal with the public. It shows james blake standing at a hotel in new york. A plain clothes officer rushes him and pulls him facedown in front of the sidewalk. That all happens in front of people in and out of hotel explaining that blake looked like the suspect police were look forring looking for in the credit card investigation. He says he appreciates the apology and it is not enough. He plans to meet with the department. The officer who tackled him has been accused of Excessive Force multiple times before. In an interview with don lemon, blake says he hasnt decided whether he will file a lawsuit against the city of new york. He wants to see what happens next. You got an apology from the Police Commissioner, from the highest, from the mayor of the city. Not everybody imagine the people that this happens to and we know it does happen to other people. They dont get that . Yeah. And i respect that gesture. I appreciate it. Its really nice of them, its nice to get a call from new york city looking to apologize to you. This guy has five civilian complaints against him as well. I think there needs to be an act of apology to all of those people who dont have the voice that i have and thats why i feel this is so necessary for me to talk about because i have this voice and so many people that this happens to, they dont get that and ive gotten emails and texts and people that have told me this happened to me, this is also something that happened to my friend, my father, my brother and none of them get public apologies like that. They all deserve to get the same treatment im getting. You said im determined to use my voice to turn this unfortunate incident into a catalyst for change between the police and the public they served. Is that not through a lawsuit or maybe it is, how does that work . Like i said. I want to see change. That was my first reaction, once i realized i needed to speak up about this. I cant imagine this happening to someone i care about and i dont want to go through it again. I dont want to go through it personally or see it happen to Anyone Around me. I know theres a lot of people that feel the same way. We need to find a way to stop this from happening. Im sure this wont happen overnight. I dont want to be brushed swept under the rug and said it happens once in a while but were going to move past it, with a onetime. I want i dont want a lawsuit that says heres 5 million and go away. Were not going to talk about this. I want to talk about this about Real Solutions and accountability, making sure sure this isnt going to happen and these types of Police Officers are no longer able to do that. What would you say so that officer . First thing i say is you took advantage of me in a very vulnerable situation and in doing so, you hurt my family and i want him to know that this isnt just hurting me and every time hes done this or would do this, it hurts a whole family and thats not fair. Thats not fair to use your badge to do that because you got that badge and you are supposed to treat that with respect and with honor the way were supposed to respect and honor and i dont think he deserves i would say to him that he doesnt deserve to have that badge again. You think he should lose his job . I dont think this is the right job for him. For him to take that kind of tone and that kind of an attitude toward this situation, a nonviolent criminal, if i had been in the criminal, i still think this is excessive and this shouldnt have happened the way it did, and i just dont think thats the right position for him to be in. Hes abusing that power that he has. The mayor and Police Commissioner said in a statement on friday that the incident was being investigated, quote, to determine what contributed to the errors made, who may be held accountable and what we can learn to present these mistakes from being repeated in the future. It was a busy day for politics in the United States as president ial candidates hit the campaign trail. Several republicans made the rounds in the key state of iowa four days before they take the stage at cnns primary debate. Cnn political reporter Jeremy Diamond caught up with donald trump and got his thoughts. It says you are expecting a bunch of sleep whers you get to the debate this week. What are you going to do . No sleepers. Everyone is capable, competent, and you do what you do. Ive been doing this for a long time and i want to make America Great again. I know how to do it. That sounds like a very different donald trump than what you said before. Im trying to be nice. Im trying to be nice with trumps poll numbers reaching a new high, his republican rivals are eager to knock him down a peg. A few candidates taking personal shots at the frontrunner hoping it will prove to be a winning debate formula. Its the question of the center at each candidates debate playbook to play offense or defense against donald trump. This week some have begin a preview of what could be their upcoming play. I think he believes he can insult his way to the presidency. Calibrating their message. He doesnt believe in anything but donald trump. Hes a nars isictist an eeg database ego maniac. Im done. We need to be much more hopeful and optimistic of our ideology. Hes seen his support plummet. By comparison, carly fiorina. I didnt get a call from bill clinton before i jumped in the race. Her strong debate performance earned a spot. They have to make a decision go negative on trump and take him down or introduce something positive and that might benefit you when eventually trump falters. A fresh spotlight on ben carson. Aides say he wont draw back from taking distinctions, but will not go after him in a personal way. The debate stage is unforgiving, creating a series of make or break moments for the candidates that can soar. I have as much experience in the congress as jack kennedy did when he sought the presidency. Senator, you are no jack kennedy. Or flop. I cant, the third one i cant. Sorry. Oops. Leaving a lasting memory tied to each candidate for better or for worse. Dont forget to tune in to cnn wednesday when the republican president ial candidates, they will faceoff in backtoback debates. You can watch live on september 16th starting at 6 00 p. M. Eastern time in the United States. Thats 11 00 p. M. London only on cnn. On to the democratic side of things, Hillary Clintons main rival Bernie Sanders headed to South Carolina on saturday to court voters at a historically africanamerican college. He gave a passionate speech hoping to rally support from africanamericans. We have more. Reporter senator Bernie Sanders here in columbia, South Carolina, at Benedict College today. He drew a crowd of mostly africanamericans. They very much know that they have inroads to make with africanamerican voters. So today they were here at this africanamerican school and the vermont senator who is also closing in on Hillary Clinton in some of these early states, said that he was on the move and he was going to win the presidency. Senator sanders has struggled to gain a traction with africanamerican voters, many of whom prefer at this point at least senator Hillary Clinton or former senator Hillary Clinton. Today, he talked about criminal justice reform, health care reform, and also talked about making college more affordable. All of this very much resonated with this crowd. They were very excited to see Bernie Sanders and we understand this is only the beginning. He will continue to do these kind of outreach efforts for this key block of voters who very much decide who wins the democratic primary. You are watching cnn newsroom and still to come this hour, two wild fires are quickly spreading near californias capital city. Up next, we have a look at the weather conditions that firefighters will face battling the fires there. Plus the passionate appeal helton john is making to politicians and Business Leaders in ukraine. Oh, look. We have a bunch of. Announcer babies who are talked to from the time theyre born are more likely to have a successful future. Talking and reading