Egypt’s second deadly rail accident in a month kills 11
Craig TaylorEleven people were killed and 98 injured when four carriages of a train derailed north of Cairo. BBC News – Middle East
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Syria to hold election in May after years of war
The vote is expected to pave the way for President Bashar al-Assad to serve another seven-year term. BBC News – Middle East
Iran nuclear: State TV names suspect in Natanz attack
State TV alleges Reza Karimi fled Iran before the blast, which damaged its Natanz nuclear plant. BBC News – Middle East
Mosul landmark mosque to be rebuilt by Egyptian architects
Egyptian architects will rebuild the landmark al-Nuri Mosque in the northern Iraqi city. BBC News – Middle East
Iran to enrich uranium to 60% after ‘wicked’ nuclear site attack
President Hassan Rouhani says it is responding to Sunday’s incident at the Natanz nuclear facility. BBC News – Middle East
Iran Natanz nuclear site suffered major damage, official says
Thousands of centrifuges were taken out in the deliberate blast deep underground, the official says. BBC News – Middle East