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Suicide Killing Near Saudi Holy Site

Medina suicide bombing kills 4; Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami dies ; South African writer Lidudumalingani wins Caine prize

A suicide bombing in Medina, one of Islam's holiest cities, has killed four Saudi security officers, the third such blast in the kingdom in a single day.

One of Iran's most illustrious film-makers, Abbas Kiarostami, has died at the age of 76.

The prestigious Caine Prize for African literature has been won by the South African writer, Lidudumalingani.

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Tue 5 Jul 201602:06GMT

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  • Tue 5 Jul 201602:06GMT