Egypt apologises for Mexico deaths
Craig TaylorEgypt’s prime minister apologises after 12 people, including eight Mexican tourists, are mistakenly killed in an anti-terror operation. BBC News – Middle East
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Clashes at Jerusalem’s al-Aqsa mosque
Israeli police clash with Palestinian youths after entering the al-Aqsa mosque complex in East Jerusalem. BBC News – Middle East
Saudis investigate deadly crane fall
Saudi Arabia opens an investigation after a crane collapses in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, killing at least 107 people, officials say. BBC News – Middle East
Syria civilians still under chemical attack
Despite the destruction of stockpiles, there is still strong evidence of the continuing use of chemical weapons in Syria, reports the BBC’s Ian Pannell. BBC News – Middle East
Islamists seize key Syria airbase
Syrian rebels linked to al-Qaeda seize key airbase in north-west province of Idlib after a long battle, state TV says. BBC News – Middle East
France to prepare for IS air strikes
President Francois Hollande of France says he has ordered preparations to start for air strikes on Islamic State militants in Syria. BBC News – Middle East