Dozens killed as bus carrying Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan to Iraq crashes in Iran

At least 28 Shiite pilgrims from Pakistan en route to Iraq were killed when their bus crashed in central Iran, state media reported on Wednesday. The Pakistani pilgrims were travelling to Iraq to attend the Arbaeen commemoration, one of the biggest events of the Shiite calendar which marks the 40th day of mourning for the grandson of the Prophet Mohammed.