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What’s inside the Kaaba and what covers it? The story of the Kiswah
At the heart of Hajj stands the Kaaba, draped in 670kg of silk and embroidered with 200kg of gold and silver thread.
Surveillance video shows moment of China coal mine blast
Surveillance video caught the moment a powerful explosion surged through the tunnels of a coal mine in China.
Timelapse shows Hajj pilgrims performing Tawaf in Mecca
Muslims from around the world are gathering in Saudi Arabia for the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Abandoned flotilla boat washes ashore in Egypt with Gaza aid
A small boat believed to be part of the Global Sumud Flotilla that was carrying aid for Gaza has washed ashore in Egypt
Messi at the World Cup: Inter Miami injury update, substitution
Messi asks for a substitution and walks off, feeling his hamstring weeks ahead of Argentina's World Cup title defence.
How did a rare strain of Ebola outrun doctors?
How a rare Ebola strain spread across two countries before anyone knew about it.
Why the SpaceX IPO is the talk of Wall Street and beyond
Elon Musk's rocket company is expected to make the biggest public debut in history.
Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
US secretary of state says a 'pretty solid' deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.
Gaza flotilla activists return to Australia, describing abuse
Australian activists from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla have arrived back in Sydney, reuniting with loved ones.
Iran war day 87: Trump says US not in rush to sign deal, dashing optimism
Trump says Washington not in rush to sign a deal with Iran as Iranian media warn of disagreements on some key issues.