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Page last updated at 09:32 GMT, Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Masked security official at Grand mosque
Hajj begins amid swine flu fears
The Hajj pilgrimage begins in Saudi Arabia, with officials saying they expect lower numbers because of fears about swine flu.
Four on Hajj killed by swine flu
Saudis warn against protests
What is the Hajj?

Bombing of Baghdad in March 2003 Iraq inquiry turns to WMD claim
The UK government's claim Iraq had weapons of mass destruction is to be probed on the second day of the inquiry into the war.

Tariq al-Hashemi (file) Iraq January vote 'not possible'
Iraq will not be able to hold polls before the end of January as required by the constitution, electoral officials say.

FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS
The evacuation of the outpost of Shvut Ami, next to the West Bank settlement of Kdumim - April 2008 'Refuseniks'
Pro-settlement soldiers worry Israel's leaders
Dish of hummus, courtesy Abu Shukri Hummus wars
Who makes the best chickpeas and sesame dish?
Iraqi Shias protests against the veto of the election law in Najaf Election worries
Rows over election law threaten Iraq's crucial poll

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