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Hajj – Muslim Pilgrimage
Times LIVE Multimedia —
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An estimated 2.5 million Muslims have converged on Mecca to attend the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The heaviest rainstorms to hit Islam’s annual hajj in years soaked pilgrims and flooded the road into Mecca and Jiddah, snarling traffic as millions of Muslims headed for the holy sites and added an extra ...3 hours ago -
SAUDI ARABIA: Kingdom steps up hunt for witches and black magicians
Babylon & Beyond —
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When the popular 46-year-old Lebanese psychic Ali Sibat went on-air and made his predictions about the future, the phone lines of the satellite television station Sheherazade used to be flooded with calls. But what the star psychic probably did not predict was that his claims to supernatural prowess would land him a ...3 hours ago -
This week’s PSN update: Zombies
Gamer Guru —
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Madden NFL Arcade, plus Borderlands, Ninja Gaiden and LittleBigPlanet DLC. Here’s this week’s official list of updated content to appear on the UK PS Store any moment now. Click here to read the full article Related Stories PlayStation Platforms Dominate In Japan Cross-platform PSN a “differentiator for Sony” ...3 hours ago -
Flash floods kill 77 Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia (Lead)
Thaindian News —
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Jeddah, Nov 26 (DPA) Seventy-seven people were killed in flash floods as the annual Haj pilgrimage began in the desert kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi government reported Thursday.The civil defence authority for the holy Muslim city of Mecca said that Wednesday’s “torrential rains and thunderstorms” had ...3 hours ago -
Amid the prayers, some haj pilgrims talk football
Soccer News Info —
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The haj is supposed to be a spiritual highlight in a Muslim’s life, but everyday issues can sometimes intrude. In between prayers and visits to various sites, pilgrims often discuss all kinds of current issues. Among Algerians and Egyptians on the haj here this year , the buzz is about the public row sparked by a ...4 hours ago -
Amid the prayers, some haj pilgrims talk football
Reuters Soccer Blog —
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Among Algerians and Egyptians on the haj this year, the buzz is about the public row sparked by a soccer game to qualify for the 2010 World Cup. Algeria won that match 1-0.4 hours ago -
Amid the prayers, some haj pilgrims talk football
FaithWorld —
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The haj is supposed to be a spiritual highlight in a Muslim’s life, but everyday issues can sometimes intrude. In between prayers and visits to various sites, pilgrims often discuss all kinds of current issues. Among Algerians and Egyptians on the haj here this year , the buzz is about the public row sparked by a ...4 hours ago -
Happy Thanksgiving! Dubai may default on its massive debt
ShortFormBlog —
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$ 59 billion in liabilities owed to various creditors source4 hours ago -
Yemeni Situation Update and the Hajj
Muslims Against Sharia —
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Debka has two updates on the situation in Yemen and the Houthi Rebellion. First, Debka is reporting here that the Iranians are planning to deploy midget submarines to the area. This is apparently in response to the assignment of the USS Chosin to lead Task Force 151 patrolling the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. ...5 hours ago -
Floods kill 48 as Haj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia
Thaindian News —
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Jeddah, Nov 26 (DPA) Forty-eight people were killed in flash floods as the annual Haj pilgrimage began in the desert kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Saudi government reported Thursday.The civil defence authority for the holy Muslim city of Mecca said that Wednesday’s “torrential rains and thunderstorms” had turned ...5 hours ago -
Muslim pilgrims climb Mount Arafat as 2m brave heat outside Mecca
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
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Iranians permitted to chant death to America without intervention during hajj In pictures: Hajj pilgrimage begins Two million or more Muslim pilgrims braved scorching heat outside Mecca today to pray for forgiveness in the final stage of the annual hajj pilgrimage – the worlds largest religious gathering. ...5 hours ago -
Hajj pilgrimage begins amid storms
The Guardian - guardian.co.uk —
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Heavy rainstorms hit the annual hajj, soaking pilgrims and flooding the road into Mecca, as millions of Muslims head for the holy sites6 hours ago -
Talks fail as ‘Obstinate’ Taliban not ready to shun its war against US
Thaindian News —
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Lahore, Nov. 26 (ANI): The US’ proposal to hold talks with the Afghan Taliban leadership with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia playing the role of mediators has fallen apart, as the Taliban is hell-bent upon fighting the US-led international forces.According to sources, the Central Investigation Agency (CIA) has been ...7 hours ago -
Saudi rare floods kill 48, strand hundreds
Cempaka Global Hotspots —
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The Jakarta Post , (AP) , Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia | Thu, 11/26/2009 4:41 PM Officials say 48 people have died in Saudi Arabia and 900 were rescued after the heaviest rainfall in years. A spokesman for the Saudi interior ministry, Brig. Gen. Mansour al-Turki, said Thursday that none of the ...8 hours ago -
Iraqi Government On YouTube – It’s 26/11, Where Is The Indian Government?
WATBlog.com - Web, Advertising and Technology Blog in India —
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After the American invasion of Iraq, there have been talks about the attacks on Baghdad being illegal. ‘The Independent’, UK revealed the discussion between the British and US officials two years before the invasion with an idea to remove their dictator. Then after Saddam Hussein was captured, the whole drama ...12 hours ago -
Minnesota Representative Keith Ellison: Abdullah Is a "Visionary Leader"
JG, Caesarea —
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Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison, the only Muslim in the U.S. House of Representatives, is famous for labeling the whipmaster, King Abullah of Saudi Arabia, a "visionary leader". Surely Ellison is aware of the 2009 story of a young woman who was gang-raped and consequently awarded one year in prison plus 100 ...12 hours ago -
Glenn Beck better not visit Saudi Arabia
Deep Thoughts —
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Saudi Arabia convicted Lebanese national Sali Sibat of practicing witchcraft and sentenced him to death. His crime... he appears on satellite TV giving general advice and making predictions about the future. "Saudi courts are sanctioning a literal witch hunt by the religious police," said Sarah Leah Whitson, ...15 hours ago -
11 dead in Saudi flooding
Blogger Indonesia A. Fatih Syuhud Weblog —
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I’ve been to Saudi Arabia several times, seven times to be exact, for Hajj (and as pilgrims guide). During which I barely seen any rainpour in the country. No wonder this downpours is really news worthy even to foreign media. For the hajjis this really a problem for them. Wish them luck and are able to sort this ...16 hours ago -
Flood in Mekkah Saudi Arabia during Hajj 2009/2010
Blogger Indonesia A. Fatih Syuhud Weblog —
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Photo: AP Flood in Jakarta is common and coming as regular as rainy months. But flood in Makkah, Saudi Arabia? That’s a happenings and worrying as well. To make it worst, it happens during the boxing-day of Hajj rites. Muslim pilgrims circled Islam’s holiest site Wednesday in their traditional white robes, with ...17 hours ago -
Atlante looks ahead to Barcelona, but not too far
Soccer News Info —
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Atlante is looking forward to a potential match against FC Barcelona – just not too much. “It’s an attractive possibility but we have a team to play before and we have to respect that team as well as preparing ourselves to play well and win,” captain and goalkeeper Federico Vilar said Wednesday. “Then ...17 hours ago
