The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it had succeeded in delivering million of meals in the war-torn enclave, but some Palestinians were killed trying to obtain them.
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Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Is Closing
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it had succeeded in delivering million of meals in the war-torn enclave, but some Palestinian were killed trying to obtain them.
Stampede at Actor’s Political Rally Kills at Least 38 in India
The stampede took place at an event for Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar, the popular actor known professionally as Vijay.
Deadly Crowd Crush Mars Celebration for Indian Cricket Championship
At least 11 people were killed, officials said, as assembled fans tried to push their way into a stadium for hastily arranged festivities.
What is the Hajj? What to Know About the Pilgrimage and Saudi Arabia’s Preparations
Millions have made the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. The kingdom faces scrutiny over safety after more than 1,300 people died last year.
15 Reported Dead in Stampede at New Delhi Rail Station
Crowds had swelled because trains carrying Hindu pilgrims to the Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest religious festival, had been delayed, according to local media.
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
After Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede, Concerns of Cover-Up
The late release of casualty figures at the gathering of millions of people was seen as shielding the political fortunes of a local leader with national aspirations.
In Photos: The Aftermath of the Maha Kumbh Mela Stampede
Many were feared dead after millions of Hindu pilgrims at a huge Hindu festival in India rushed to bathe in holy river waters.
Stampede at India’s Maha Kumbh Mela Hindu Festival: Many Feared Dead
People were trampled as pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the world’s biggest gatherings, gathered where the Ganges and Yamuna Rivers meet, officials said.