Death Toll In Hajj Stampede Rises To 769
Saudi Arabia announced the new figure, up from 717 on Friday. Meanwhile, Iran has said the tragedy is "not incompetence ... [but] a crime" due to lax security during the pilgrimage.
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Saudi Arabia Faces Criticism Over Hajj Stampede That Killed 700
Iran accuses Riyadh of "incompetence" for the Saudi government's handling of security during the pilgrimage.
Stampede At Hajj Pilgrimage Near Mecca Kills Hundreds
The stampede is being called the worst in 25 years. It occurred on a street in Mina, a large valley where thousands of pilgrims camp overnight.
Gulf States Fend Off Criticism About Doing Little For Syrian Refugees
As domestic and international criticism mounts, Saudi Arabia and its peers are under pressure to review their policies toward migrants and refugees. They say they're already doing a lot to help.
Bin Laden Company Banned From Work In Mecca After Crane Disaster
A Saudi royal court says the Saudi Binladin Group, which has operated in the kingdom since the 1930s, can't pursue new projects until an inquiry is closed.
An Art Scene Flourishes Behind Closed Doors In Saudi Arabia
There isn't much public space to be creative. Artists Arwa Alneami and Ahmed Mater are trying to change that. They host a salon where creative people gather and exchange ideas.
Obama To Reassure Saudi King Amid Concerns Over Iran Nuclear Deal
To prove its support for Gulf Arab allies, the Obama administration is stepping up military sales to Saudi Arabia. The president hosts King Salman at the White House today.
As Saudi Arabia's Love Of Online Gaming Grows, Developers Bloom
In a conservative country where opportunities for entertainment are limited, online video games give Saudis the chance for some fun. With powerful female characters, they also convey social messages.
Iran Nuclear Pact Could Spark Buildup Of Conventional Weapons
As part of the nuclear deal, an embargo on selling conventional arms to Iran will be lifted in five years. This makes U.S. allies in the Middle East uneasy, and they may want more weapons themselves.
In The Middle East, Iran Deal Called 'Bad Mistake,' 'Great Victory'
Israel has sharply criticized the historic agreement that the U.S. and its five allies struck with Iran on its nuclear program. Iranian allies Syria and Iraq have welcomed the deal.