In Saudi Arabia, at least five people were killed in a shootout. There are also a dozen wounded. It happened Monday night at the output of a Shia place of worship.
The shooting took place in the village of Al-Dalouah, in eastern Saudi Arabia, a region where many Shiite Muslims live, while the rest of the country with strong Sunni majority.
Faithful gathered to mark Ashura, a holiday celebrated by the Shia community worldwide celebration. According to authorities, three hooded men arrived by car and opened fire on the crowd.
Police cordoned off the area. A spokesman for the Interior Ministry says that six people were arrested.
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