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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 27 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » British soldier Lee Rigby's killers jailed for life Two British Muslim converts have been sentenced to life in prison for hacking soldier Lee Rigby to death on a London street in broad daylight in May last year. Michael Adebolajo, 29, and Michael Adebowale, 22, were convicted by a jury in December of murdering the off-duty soldier - a 25-year-old Afghan war veteran - in Woolwich, south-east London. Adebolajo received a whole-life term while Adebowale was told he would serve a minimum period of 45 years. They were sentenced in absentia after being dragged shouting and struggling down to the cells after trying to stand up and shout when the judge said their actions in murdering Rigby were a betrayal of Islam. After the sentencing, Rigby's family issued a short statement saying: "We feel satisfied that justice has been served for Lee." 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Adebolajo received a whole-life term while Adebowale was told he would serve a minimum period of 45 years. They were sentenced in absentia after being dragged shouting and struggling down to the cells after trying to stand up and shout when the judge said their actions in murdering Rigby were a betrayal of Islam. After the sentencing, Rigby's family issued a short statement saying: "We feel satisfied that justice has been served for Lee." More » Putin orders Russian military drill amid Ukraine tensions Indian navy chief D.K Joshi resigns after Mumbai submarine accident China smog drives face-masks out of stock Chinese group sues Japanese firms over WW2 forced labour Archaeologists recreate Roman gladiator school Business More Business » Analysis: Qantas has softened up taxpayers to be the bait on a sharp hook Analysis by Ian Verrender Qantas has softened up the Federal Government, which is getting ready to put taxpayers on the hook for the airline's junk debt. 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