Egyptian court orders one of last independent media outlets to close; editor held, fined
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“Egyptian court orders one of last independent media outlets to close; editor held, fined”
Lina Attalah, founder of banned Mada Masr news site, fined $53,400 and detained until it's paid; conviction is for running without a license, though outlet has sought one for years
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