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Rouhani urges probe into Mina disaster
The Iranian president calls for an investigation into the Mina tragedy that led to the deaths of hundreds of Hajj pilgrims.

The Iranian president calls for an investigation into the Mina tragedy that led to the deaths of hundreds of Hajj pilgrims.

US officials are planning to extend America's military presence in Afghanistan by leaving thousands of troops in the country, a report says.

Four civilians are killed in clashes between Turkish security forces and PKK militants in Sirnak.

China’s president vows two billion dollars for a new fund and increased investment in poor countries.

Thousands of US army families have their private data exposed in security breaches, a report says.

Here is a timeline of major deadly incidents during Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

The UN warns that a quarter of the Iraqi population will be in need of humanitarian aid by the end of the year.

Iranian female futsal players are crowned at the 2015 AFC Women’s Futsal Championship in Malaysia.

Iran says it expects about $29 billion of funds to be unfrozen and repatriated to its central bank by January 2016 at the latest.

Iran’s attorney general says the culprits behind the tragedy of Mina should be brought to justice through international courts.

Judicial authorities in Burkina Faso freeze the assets of 14 individuals believed to have been involved in a recent coup attempt.

A large mosque in south London has been hit by a huge fire.

Iran repeats a call on Saudi Arabia to address the issue of Hajj mismanagement.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani says Tehran is committed to do what it takes to help with the sustainable development of West Asian economies.

Iran men’s and women’s national table tennis teams register five victories at the 22nd edition of Asian Table Tennis Championship in Thailand.

Bulgaria’s Orthodox Church urges the government not to let Muslim refugees into the country.

The US administration has decided to release the last British inmate of Gitmo after 13 years.

Saudi Arabia’s top religious leader claims the tragic crush of September 24 in Mina was beyond human control.