New tally shows at least 1,621 killed in Saudi hajj tragedy
The toll in the deadliest tragedy to ever strike the annual hajj pilgrimage rose on Wednesday to at least 1,621 people killed, a new tally showed, as hundreds still reportedly remain missing.
Oct 15, 2015, 00:02 AM IST
Prince says Saudi will stay in charge of hajj
Saudi Prince Turki al-Faisal on Sunday rejected the idea of sharing the administration of the annual hajj pilgrimage with other Muslim nations, saying Riyadh considers it "a matter of sovereignty" and a "privilege."
Oct 12, 2015, 03:00 AM IST
