More than 1,300 people died, and a Saudi official said most of them were not registered for the pilgrimage. That left them with little protection from the heat.
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Toxic Moonshine Leaves at Least 53 Dead in India’s South
Consumption of tainted bootleg alcohol has caused several instances of mass deaths in recent years as drinkers seek out illicit liquor to save money or evade the law.
Israel’s Seizure of Gaza Border Zone Strains Ties With Egypt
Israel defied ominous Egyptian warnings and took control of the Philadelphi Corridor, but the reaction from Egypt, which wants to maintain its security cooperation with Israel, has been muted.
Israel Declares ‘Tactical Control’ Over Strategic Gaza Corridor Bordering Egypt
Hamas tunnels into Egypt make it essential for Israel to control the corridor, Israel says, but Egypt says there are no such tunnels.
Israel Declares ‘Tactical Control’ Over Strategic Gaza Corridor Bordering Egypt
Hamas tunnels into Egypt make it essential for Israel to control the corridor, Israel says, but Egypt says there are no such tunnels.
Condemnation Slows, but Does Not Stall, Israel’s Assault on Rafah
Despite fierce criticism, Israel insists it must take control of Rafah and the border with Egypt to prevent future arms smuggling.
With a Gaza Cease-Fire in the Balance, Netanyahu Maneuvers to Keep Power
The Israeli prime minister, under pressure from all sides, is trying to reassure his many domestic, military and diplomatic critics. Here’s a look at what he is confronting.
Iran Smuggles Arms to West Bank, Officials Say, to Foment Unrest With Israel
The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.
Where Is Hamas Getting Weapons? Increasingly, From Israel.
The very weapons that Israeli forces have used to enforce a blockade of Gaza are now being used against them.
Remote African Hub Reopens for Migrants Headed Toward Europe
Agadez, a desert outpost in the West African country of Niger, was officially closed to migration for years in a deal with the European Union. Now, the gate has reopened.