World events during the third quarter of the year include the movement of migrants across Europe, twin blasts in China which tore through an industrial port area and the escape from prison of Mexico’s most notorious drug lord.
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Tag Archives: Mecca
At least 220 die in deadliest haj stampede since 2006
At least 220 pilgrims are killed in a crush at Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, where millions are performing the annual haj pilgrimage.
Muslim pilgrims throw stones at Jamarat walls, as 150 reported killed in haj crush
Muslim pilgrims throw stones at Jamarat walls during haj, as 150 people are reported killed and 390 injured in a crush outside Mecca.
Saudi Arabia denies criminal suspicion over crane crash incident
Mecca, Saudi Arabia (CCTV) – Saudi royal court on Tuesday ruled out criminal suspicion over the recent crane crash that killed 111 people and injured 331 in the grand mosque in Mecca.
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Global Islamic Counter-Terrorism Conference opens
The 4 days Global Islamic Counter-Terrorism Conference opens with a message from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman: protect the image of Muslims across the world from the harm caused by terrorism.