150 killed, 400 injured in Saudi Hajj stampede

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The death toll in a crush of people at the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has risen to 150, the country's civil defense said on its Twitter account.

The report said the number of people injured in the incident outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca stood at 400. (Reuters)

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Unchikun Thursday, 24 September 2015 03:08 PM

Allah?

janaka Thursday, 24 September 2015 03:17 PM

Bush,Cheney ,Rumsfeld must have considered dropping something big on this large assembly on uncivilized vermin?

romeo Thursday, 24 September 2015 03:28 PM

I must say that some look forward for death while pilgrimaging and they are blessed!

muhammud Thursday, 24 September 2015 11:00 PM

deviyange kamaththa

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