Dozens reported dead after hajj stampede

Muslim pilgrims stampeded on the last day of a symbolic stoning ritual at the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, today.

Thu, 12 Jan, 2006 - 12:57

Muslim pilgrims stampeded on the last day of a symbolic stoning ritual at the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, today.

The Arab television news station Al-Arabiya reported dozens of pilgrims died.

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