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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 24 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bishop flags intervention after Peter Greste jailed for seven years Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says the Government will be in contact with the new Egyptian government about whether there is any way for it to intervene after journalist Peter Greste was jailed for seven years. Greste and two Al Jazeera colleagues were convicted on charges of spreading false news and supporting the banned Muslim Brotherhood - charges they denied. Ms Bishop, US secretary of state John Kerry, family and friends and human rights groups have condemned the punishment. Greste's brother Andrew said he was "gutted", while the journalist's parents said the verdict was "absolutely crazy". 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If there was ever a time of rational and impartial rule of law it is certainly gone now in an Egypt that is again ruled by the military and old Mubarak-era cronies. More » Our coal ambassador marches to a different tune Broad passport powers raise concerns We need to rethink child care subsidies How the US is squeezing Australia dry Political dissenters a romantic diversion What happens to the law when China cracks down? The law of war: how are our troops deployed? It's oh so quiet on the world's financial markets Fear and loathing as Aussies join fight Just In More Just In » Egypt dismisses criticism after Peter Greste jailed Egypt has rejected criticism of its judicial system amid widespread outrage at its jailing of three Al Jazeera journalists, including Australian reporter Peter Greste. Greste and Mohamed Fahmy were sentenced to seven years in jail, while Baher Mohamed was sentenced to an extra three years for being in possession of a single bullet. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and US secretary of state John Kerry have led the international criticism, while Al Jazeera says there is "no justification whatsoever" for the journalists' detention. However, Egypt's foreign ministry hit back at the criticism, saying in a statement that it "strongly rejects any comment from a foreign party that casts doubt on the independence of the Egyptian judiciary and the justice of its verdicts". 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More » Rinehart family feud over $5b trust lands in court Companies paying nearly 50pc too much for underwritten rights issues: study Metcash shares rise despite profit slump Neutral interest rate to stay lower: JP Morgan Australian anti-mining protester arrested in Malaysia Politics More Politics » Egypt dismisses criticism after Peter Greste jailed Egypt has rejected criticism of its judicial system amid widespread outrage at its jailing of three Al Jazeera journalists, including Australian reporter Peter Greste. Greste and Mohamed Fahmy were sentenced to seven years in jail, while Baher Mohamed was sentenced to an extra three years for being in possession of a single bullet. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop and US secretary of state John Kerry have led the international criticism, while Al Jazeera says there is "no justification whatsoever" for the journalists' detention. However, Egypt's foreign ministry hit back at the criticism, saying in a statement that it "strongly rejects any comment from a foreign party that casts doubt on the independence of the Egyptian judiciary and the justice of its verdicts". More » US says Iraq's survival at stake PNG corruption investigator seeks Australian support in PM case LNP donor escapes prosecution for illegal quarrying Tony Abbott accused of petty politics over jet request Sport More Sport » Spain beats Australia 3-0 in final World Cup game The Socceroos finish their World Cup campaign with a 3-0 loss to reigning world champions Spain. 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