Attacks on the holy city of Mecca escalate regional tensions.
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Updated sep 17
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Attacks on the holy city of Mecca escalate regional tensions.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Malaysia condemns drone attack near holy city of Mecca and calls for restraint.Sub-event
Houthis attacked the holy city of Mecca.1 source
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The entities involved
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Mecca
census-designated place in Riverside County, California, United States
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Houthis
Yemeni Islamist organization
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