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Briefing of KUNA main news for Friday until 00:00 GMT

RIYADH -- Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab Parliament condemned the bombing incident took place in Jeddah earlier in the day and showed their solidarity with Saudi Arabia.

RIYADH -- The Saudi Hajj and Umrah Ministry announced that all visitors of the Saudi Kingdom who had entry visas of any kind like tourism or family visit can visit the holy sites in Makkah and Madinah and perform Umrah rituals.

BAGHDAD -- The Iraqi capital, Baghdad, saw two massive demonstrations of Al Sadr movement and its rival - the coordination framework - in a scene that embodies the great political differences between the two sides since November's parliamentary polls.

KHARTOUM -- Heavy rainfall and flooding on the River Nile, Northern Sudan during the past days have destroyed more than 3,000 houses. (end) mb