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Philippine Journalist's Conviction Called A Blow To Press Freedom

Maria Ressa, who co-founded the Philippines' Rappler news site, has been found guilty of libel in a Manila trial that's been closely watched by press freedom advocates. She's been sentenced to jail.

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