BBC (July 18): Iran trial for murder of journalist ends in controversy

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From the BBC Online
Dated Sunday July 18

Iran trial ends in controversy

Kazemi died of head injuries in custody
An Iranian court has abruptly ended the trial of an intelligence agent accused of killing a Canadian journalist.
Lawyers representing Zahra Kazemi said the hearing was a farce and refused to sign the record of proceedings.
The authorities barred diplomats and foreign journalists from attending the second day of the hearing. It is not clear when a verdict will be announced.
Iranian-born Ms Kazemi died of a brain haemorrhage in 2003 after she was held for taking pictures outside a prison.

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