February 14, 2011 11:35 AM

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Trial of radical cleric Abu Bakar adjourns in Indonesia

In Indonesia, the trial of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has been adjourned after brief hearing in Jakarta. Prosecutors read out a 93 page indictment of the 72 year old cleric who is charged with terrorism related offences including funding a new militant network in Aceh province. If convicted, he could face the death penalty. Outside the courtroom, however, there are concerns that any conviction could spark a wave of sympathy.

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