Egyptian prosecutors are accusing three detained Al-Jazeera journalists of belonging to a terrorist group and broadcasting false news to undermine national security.Police arrested the three in a Cairo hotel December 29. Authorities say the journalists confessed to belonging to the pro-Islamist Muslim Brotherhood, which Egypt calls a terrorist organization.The three include acclaimed Australian reporter Peter Greste. Al-Jazeera says they are innocent.The Muslim Brotherhood opposes Egypt's military-backed interim government and backs ousted president Mohamed Morsi. [Read More]
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Source: VOA News: War and Conflict
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