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Retrial in Egypt al-Jazeera Greste, Fahmy and Mohamed case
Source: BBC
Egypt's top court has ordered a retrial of three al-Jazeera journalists jailed on charges of spreading false news.
The decision was made after the hearing in Cairo of an appeal by the three, Peter Greste, Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed, against their conviction.
Prosecutors acknowledged major problems with the verdict, defence lawyers said. A new trial will occur within a month but the trio must stay in custody.
Al-Jazeera called on the authorities to release its journalists quickly.
Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-30647732
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