Gulf | Saudi Arabia
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Monday Nov 30
Five succumb to H1N1 virus during Haj
73 cases recorded, only 10% of 3m pilgrims vaccinated against the deadly flu, Saudi authorities say
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Saturday Nov 28
Saudi toll from heavy flooding has reached 106
The official said that rescue teams were looking for possible survivors from the downpours that caused heavy flooding in the coastal city of Jeddah, the main entry point for the millions of Muslims performing the annual Haj pilgrimage.
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Saturday Nov 28
9 Saudi soldiers missing in Yemen offensive
A defense ministry statement said the fate of the soldiers remains unknown. The statement was a reaction to reports that the soldiers were captured by Yemeni rebels.
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Friday Nov 27
Pilgrims cast stones on third day of Haj
The weather was sunny and hot on Friday morning over the desert valley on Mina, a contrast to the unusually heavy rains that soaked the faithful on the pilgrimage's opening day Wednesday.
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Friday Nov 27
Rain and pilgrims' tears soak Arafat
Rituals in place despite initial hiccups
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Wednesday Nov 25
Saudi floods kill 77 as Muslims perform Haj
Most of the deaths occured in Jeddah, where streets were swamped with water, some houses collapsed and mudslides took place
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Wednesday Nov 25
Pilgrims set to converge on Arafat Thursday
The pilgrims will spend the day in Arafat praying and asking for God's mercy and forgiveness
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Wednesday Nov 25
Rare rainstorms snarl Haj, soaking millions of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Heavy rainstorms soaked pilgrims and flooded the road into Makkah, snarling Haj as millions of pilgrims headed for the holy sites
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Wednesday Nov 25
Millions arrive in Makkah for Haj
Nearly 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims began their journey to the city of Mina to prepare for their Haj pilgrimage on Wednesday. About 1.6 million pilgrims from abroad have joined more than half a million pilgrims from within the Kingdom to participate in the largest annual religious gathering in the world.
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Wednesday Nov 25
Millions pour into tent city
Facility for pilgrims, spread across 650 hectares, features fireproof tents
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