Authorities say the incident happened overnight between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Authorities say the incident happened overnight between the two Shia holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.

Over 600 pilgrims hospitalized in Iraq due to chlorine leak during pilgrimage, all recovered and left hospital.

KARBALA: More than 600 pilgrims in Iraq were briefly hospitalized with respiratory problems after inhaling chlorine as the result of a leak at a water treatment station,…