Egypt's Hosni Mubarak jailed for embezzlement

A court in Egypt has sentenced former President Hosni Mubarak to three years in prison after finding him guilty of embezzling public funds. His two sons, Alaa and Gamal, were also convicted and given four-year terms. The three were also fined $3m (£1.8m) and ordered to repay the $17.6m (£10.4m) they were accused of stealing.
Background:
Egypt's Hosni Mubarak jailed for embezzlement [BBC]
Egyptian court sentences ousted leader Mubarak to three years' jail [Reuters]