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UN Chief: ‘I’m Deeply Saddened’ by Hajj Stampede

Fri Sep 25, 2015 15:45:56

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said he is "deeply saddened" by the deaths of more than 1300 Hajj pilgrims in a huge stampede in Saudi Arabia.

Iran’s President Rouhani Orders Formation of Taskforce on Hajj Stampede

Fri Sep 25, 2015 14:09:47

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani issued an order for a special cabinet session and the establishment of a task force over the deadly stampede in Saudi Arabia, which killed hundreds of Hajj pilgrims, including at least 131 Iranian nationals.

Pope Urges Closeness to Muslims after Hajj Stampede

Fri Sep 25, 2015 13:24:25

Pope Francis expressed "closeness" with the world's Muslims after more than 1300 pilgrims were killed in a stampede outside the holy city of Mecca in the worst disaster to strike the annual Hajj pilgrimage in a quarter century.

King Salman’s Son Caravan Triggered Hajj Stampede

Fri Sep 25, 2015 12:47:17

The presence of the convoy of Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s son in central Mina prompted the stampede that killed hundreds of pilgrims on the outskirts of the holy city of Mecca, a report says.

11 Yemeni Civilians Killed in Saudi Arabia’s Airstrikes

Thu Sep 24, 2015 21:53:07

At least 11 people have been killed in a fresh wave of Saudi airstrikes against the northern part of Yemen, as Riyadh’s relentless bombardment of residential areas keeps taking toll on civilians across the impoverished Arab country.

Leader Declares 3-Day National Mourning over Mecca Deaths

Thu Sep 24, 2015 21:24:19

Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei declares three days of national mourning following the deaths of several hundred Hajj pilgrims, including at least 122 Iranian nationals, in the holy city of Mecca.

Iran’s First VP: Saudi Arabia Responsible for Security of Hajj Pilgrims

Thu Sep 24, 2015 21:16:31

Following the second accident in a couple of weeks leading to the deaths of hundreds of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia, Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri urged Riyadh to fulfill its duties and provide full safety for the pilgrims.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Summons Saudi Charge d’Affaires over Mina Stampede

Thu Sep 24, 2015 20:51:16

Iran’s foreign ministry on Thursday summoned Saudi Arabia’s charge d’affaires over a recent incident outside Mecca that led to the deaths of over 1000 pilgrims, including 89 Iranians.

Yemeni Troops Target Several Saudi Military Sites in Jizan

Thu Sep 24, 2015 16:09:30

Yemeni and popular forces of Ansarullah fighters have carried out several rocket attacks on Saudi military bases in the country’s southwestern border region of Jizan.

43 Iranians Killed, over 60 Injured in Hajj Stampede

Thu Sep 24, 2015 15:35:45

As many as 41 Iranians were killed and more than 60 others were injured in Hajj stampede in Mena on Thursday.

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