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Rare, heavy rains soak pilgrims at Islam's hajj

Headlines from the Associated Press  Wed, 11/25/2009 - 08:08

JIDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) -- Rare, heavy rainstorms soaked pilgrims and flooded the road into Mecca, snarling Islam's annual hajj as millions of Muslims headed for the holy sites.

The downpours add an extra hazard on top of intense concerns about the spread of swine flu....