Mina Ritual Stoning Continues After Hajj Tragedy
Almost two million Muslims on the Hajj pilgrimage continued the ritual of stoning pillars representing Satan at Mina, near Mecca, on Tuesday, a day after 35 pilgrims were killed in a stampede.
Wahid Plans Kalimantan Visit On Return
Indonesian President Abdurrahman Wahid, in defiance of mounting calls for him to resign, will visit the violence torn Kalimantan province Thursday, one day after his return from Saudi Arabia after performing the hajj, one of his top officials said Monday.
Hamas Claims Responsibility For Israel Bombing
Ezzedin al-Qassam, the armed wing of the Palestinian resistance group Hamas, claimed responsibility Tuesday for a weekend bombing in Israel that left three Israelis dead, as well as the bomber, according to a statement received in Beirut.
Afghan Regime Firm On Destroying Statues As Hindus Burn Qur'an
Taliban chief Mulla Mohammad Omar used the Eid-al-Adha festival Monday to urge the Muslim world to support the destruction of ancient Buddhist icons and unite behind his vision of Islam as Hindus in India burned copies of the Holy Qur'an.
Mina Ritual Stoning Continues After Hajj Tragedy
Wahid Plans Kalimantan Visit On Return
Hamas Claims Responsibility For Israel Bombing
Afghan Regime Firm On Destroying Statues As Hindus Burn Qur'an
