en-pk-hotdailynews: 2015-09-25 Pakistan World

Hajj stampede: The challenge of keeping pilgrims safe when massive crowds are ...
CBC.ca
A massive new bridge, air-conditioned tent cities and a new train system have all been put in place in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, in recent years. The upgrades are an attempt to help millions of Muslim pilgrims safely pass through the holy city for hajj ...
Stampede kills more than 700 as tragedy strikes haj again   Channel News Asia
More than 700 pilgrims die in crush in worst Haj disaster for 25 years   The Star Online
Hajj disaster dims Eid delight   The Nation
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Russia urged to explain Syria buildup
The News International
PARIS: Russia faced mounting calls on Thursday to explain its intentions in the Syrian conflict as European diplomats met after Germany's leader said President Bashar al-Assad should be involved in any peace talks. Europe's migrant crisis has given ...
With Obama and Putin set to meet, UN gathering will be less of a party   Los Angeles Times
Putin has called Elton John after prank, Kremlin says   CNN International
The Short List: A tragedy near Mecca; pope powers on to New York; Vladimir ...   USA TODAY
Jerusalem Post Israel News
Irish Independent
U.S. News & World Report
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UN Sustainable Development Goals: Everything you need to know
The Indian Express
An explainer on the Sustainable Development Goals to be discussed in three-day UN General Assembly meeting in New York. Google +. Comments. Written by Kavitha Iyer | New York | Updated: September 25, 2015 7:44 am. united nations, sustainable ...

VP to talk sustainability, meet US businesses   Jakarta Post
National security in Nigeria's Sustainable Development Goals framework   BusinessDay
UN General Assembly's 'Historic Gathering' to Redefine Development Goals in ...   NDTV
Irish Times
Economic Times
Xinhua
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Yemen mosque bombing kills 25 during Eid prayers
The News International
SANAA: A suicide bomber struck a mosque in Yemen´s rebel-held capital on Thursday in an attack targeting Shias that killed at least 25 people and wounded dozens during holiday prayers. There was no immediate claim of responsibility but Sanaa has been ...

IS bombing kills 25 in Yemen during Eid prayers   The Nation
Mosque bombing in Yemen capital kills at least 25   The Express Tribune
UN slams terrorist attacks on Yemeni mosque   Xinhua
YemenOnline
The Denver Post
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Angela Merkel says EU refugee pledge only a first step
Irish Times
A durable solution is still required for the refugee crisis, German chancellor Angela Merkel said yesterday, despite EU leaders agreeing to a package of measures to tackle the crisis at an emergency summit in Brussels. Following more than six hours of ...
Migrant crisis: Germany boosts funding to regional states   BBC News
Posted by Parvez Jabri   Business Recorder (press release) (blog)
German government boosts funding to states for refugees   Channel News Asia
Reuters
Xinhua
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Eidul Azha celebrated in Peshawar, other KP cities
The News International
PESHAWAR: Eidul Azha congregations were held in various mosques in Peshawar as the residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's capital and other areas celebrated Eid today (Thursday). According to details, Eid congregations were held in various mosques of ...

Prime minister urges nation to rise above personal interests   DAWN.com
173 under trial prisoners granted bail before Eid   Pakistan Today

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Assad makes rare public appearance for Eid prayers
DAWN.com
DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad attended Eid prayers at a Damascus mosque on Thursday, state media reported, in a rare public appearance for the embattled regime head. Assad led Edul Azha prayers at the Al-Adel mosque with state and ...

Assad remains in power as bulwark against Islamic State   Irish Times
France's Hollande calls for new Syria peace conference   Daily Times
Kelly McParland: Leadership in Syria shifts towards Europe as US flounders   National Post
Syrian Radio & TV Online
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Muslims pray for end to teachers' boycott
The Star
A boy (second left) learns to perform rukuu as hundreds of Muslims gather for the Eid al-Adha festival at the Mombasa County Stadium yesterday. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, commemo- rates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim to ...

Eid-ul-Adha in Dubai is nothing like what we have in Pakistan   The Nation (blog)
Sacramento-area Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha in largest such gathering in 20 ...   Sacramento Bee
Proposal for Unity Government Requires Sacrifice   Huffington Post
Inquirer.net
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Vanguard
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Outrage spreads over Saudi public beheading sentence
Irish Times
International indignation is spreading over the apparently imminent beheading of a Saudi who has been imprisoned since participating in anti-government demonstrations at the age of 17. A Saudi court sentenced Ali al-Nimr to be decapitated by a ...

When Beheading Won't Do the Job, the Saudis Resort to Crucifixion   The Atlantic
KSA urged to immediately halt child executions   The Nation
Ali Al-Nimr's Crucifixion Sentence in Saudi Arabia Sparks Outcry   NBCNews.com
The Express Tribune
Toronto Star
The Australian (blog)
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Israel Acts to Combat Violence in Jerusalem
New York Times
JERUSALEM — Israel's security cabinet approved a series of measures on Thursday as part of a crackdown on rock throwing and firebombing by Palestinians in Jerusalem, including minimum sentences and greater leeway for the police to open fire — steps ...

Analysis: Should Palestinian parents pay for minors' rock-throwing?   Jerusalem Post Israel News
World Watch   Wall Street Journal
Israel Approves Harsher Punishment For Palestinian Stone-Throwers   Huffington Post
Haaretz
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