recent years, led to the deaths of hundreds of pilgrims, possibly thousands in accidents to do with sam peeds, crushes or in the most recent case a crane collapsing. despite complaints and angry allegations the president said in principle he was interested in de-escalating tensions with saudi arabia, and ultimately trying to improve relations between the two countries, which he described as brotherly muslim nations. >> in france, justice minister has resigned. she expressed concerns about controversial measures to strip people convicted of terrorism. a loss of nationality plan was to be written into the constitution next month, for a role in introducing france's same-sex marriage law in 2013. >> denmark has passed controversial legislation, allowing the confiscation of valuables from refugees, the law allowing police to seize assets of 1,500 dollars. matheson has the details. >> reporter: the mood was subsued. the 3-hour debate poll out. it shocked man. danish politicians said police can seize valuables worth more than 1,500 usd from refugees. the cash will be used to cover housing and food c