Am I wrong...
or do these two articles contradict each other?Muslims perform last rites as haj winds down
MENA, Saudi Arabia (Reuters) - Muslim pilgrims performed final rites of the haj on Thursday, as the pilgrimage wound down safely after fears of the possible spread of bird flu and a repeat of the deadly stampedes of past years.
More than two million people took part in this year's haj...
Death Toll Rises to 345 in Hajj Stampede
MINA, Saudi Arabia - Thousands of Muslim pilgrims rushing to complete a symbolic stoning ritual during the hajj tripped over luggage Thursday, causing a crush in which at least 345 people were killed, the Interior Ministry said.
The stampede occurred as tens of thousands of pilgrims headed toward al-Jamarat...
Unless I'm mistaken, the first articles appears to indicate that there was no problems at the hajj (wound down safely?), while the second indicates that more people died this year than last?
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Ah yes. This would no doubt be the result of our unbiased media who thoroughly check their sources before publishing. *removes tongue form cheek*
By Mario, at 1:20 PM
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