Militants kill policeman in Mecca clashes

Islamic militants attacked a security checkpoint in the holy city of Mecca today, killing one policeman and sparking clashes.

Militants kill policeman in Mecca clashes

Islamic militants attacked a security checkpoint in the holy city of Mecca today, killing one policeman and sparking clashes.

A group of militants, apparently seeking to enter Mecca, opened fire on the checkpoint, five miles from the mosque surrounding the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site.

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