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2015-09-25 Arabia

1,300, including 125 Iranians, killed in crush during Hajj in Mecca: Iran

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Posted by Fred 2015-09-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [10 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Iran

#1 As of 1030 AM Guam time, CNN AM this rainy day was repor 717 dead.

Posted by JosephMendiola 2015-09-25 01:00|| 2015-09-25 01:00|| Front Page Top

Posted by Zebulon Sproing4576 2015-09-25 06:31|| 2015-09-25 06:31|| Front Page Top

#3 Faster please, with increased fervor and zeal.

Posted by Besoeker 2015-09-25 06:39|| 2015-09-25 06:39|| Front Page Top

#4 I knew there was a reason I don't like crowds.

Posted by Bobby 2015-09-25 07:23|| 2015-09-25 07:23|| Front Page Top

#5 I think they should ;use hand-grenades instead of stones.

That would really show that devil.

Posted by AlanC 2015-09-25 08:11|| 2015-09-25 08:11|| Front Page Top

#6 As of 1030 AM Guam time, CNN AM this rainy day was repor 717 dead.

I checked my usual news sources plus Saudi Arabia's Arab News, and they all have not updated from 717 dead, JosephM. Given the 800+ number of injured connected with that number, however, an increase of those dying is conceivable, reinforced by an Arab News article dated today that reports the authorities are clearing tents to allow ambulances better access to stampede site.

I just have no idea how probable the Iranian number is, or whether they simply made it up.

Posted by trailing wife 2015-09-25 09:46|| 2015-09-25 09:46|| Front Page Top

#7 Insh'allah!

Posted by borgboy 2015-09-25 15:50|| 2015-09-25 15:50|| Front Page Top

#8 it is hard not to feel schadenfreude at this, and also at the bin laden crane falling on the grand mosque

no - not hard. Impossible.

meanwhile, mordor offers to build 1 border post oops i mean mosque in Germany for every 100 refugees they take.

Posted by anon1 2015-09-25 20:36|| 2015-09-25 20:36|| Front Page Top

Posted by Blossom Unains5562 2015-09-25 20:47|| 2015-09-25 20:47|| Front Page Top

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