Iran curbs uranium enrichment
Craig TaylorIran begins restricting uranium enrichment under a deal with world powers which will see an easing of international sanctions. BBC News – Middle East
Middle East
US hails Syria opposition talks move
US Secretary of State John Kerry welcomes a decision by Syria’s main political opposition group to attend next week’s peace talks in Switzerland. BBC News – Middle East
Syria proposes prisoner exchange
The Syrian government says it is ready to offer a prisoner exchange with rebels, as the opposition meets to discuss attendance at peace talks. BBC News – Middle East
Hariri murder trial begins at Hague
The in-absentia trial of four men accused of murdering Lebanese ex-PM Rafik Hariri in 2005 begins at an unprecedented tribunal at The Hague. BBC News – Middle East
Deaths as Egypt votes in referendum
Egyptians vote in a referendum on a new constitution, but deadly clashes are reported involving supporters of ousted President Mohammed Morsi. BBC News – Middle East
Burial service held for Ariel Sharon
Israel holds the burial service for former PM Ariel Sharon, earlier lauded at a state memorial as an “indomitable” defender of his people. BBC News – Middle East