Muslim pilgrims arrive at holy site ahead of hajj
By NARIMAN EL-MOFTY Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving at the holiest sites in Islam ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, with some weeping with their hands outstretched…
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The Latest: House to get FBI, Homeland Security briefing
The Latest on the deadly shooting at a nightclub in Orlando. (all times local): 3 p.m. The head of the FBI and the Homeland Security secretary will brief members of…
The Latest: Iran blames Saudi for pilgrimage disaster
The latest developments from a crush of Muslim pilgrims on the third day of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia that killed hundreds of people. ___ 4:00 p.m. The…
Islamic State group’s attacks in Saudi test security of hajj
By AYA BATRAWY The Islamic State group is extending its reach in Saudi Arabia, expanding the scope of its attacks and drawing in new recruits with its radical ideology. Its…