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Saudi stampede death toll rises to 769
- Sun, Sep 27 2015 08:48:34 AM
Riyadh, Sep 27 (IANS): The death toll in Thursday's stampede in Mina near Makkah has risen to 769, Saudi Health Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Saturday.
Until now, the disaster has left 769 pilgrims dead and 934 wounded, the minister said at a news conference.