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September 25, 2015

Saudi Arabia to Investigate Stampede That Left 717 Dead 
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Saudi Arabia has announced it will conduct an investigation into the
deadly stampede near Mecca that killed more than 700 people on the first
day of Eid al-Adha. The stampede occurred during a ritual at the tent
city of Mina as millions of people were making their pilgrimage to Mecca
for the holiday.

 

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