MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- The latest developments from a crush of Muslim pilgrims on the third day of the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia that killed hundreds of people. --- 8 p.m. The Saudi king has expressed his condolences over the horrific stampede during the hajj that killed at least 717 pilgrims near Mecca and pledged a speedy investigation. King Salman also said Thursday that he has given instructions for a review of "all existing plans and arrangements ... to improve the level of organization and management of the movement" of pilgrims at the hajj. Meanwhile, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged Saudi authorities to accept their responsibility for the tragedy,...
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