10 things you need to know today: January 13, 2013

Egypt overturns Mubarak's conviction, India arrests six for another gang rape, and more in our roundup of the stories that are making news and driving opinion

Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak
(Image credit: REUTERS/Egypt TV via Reuters TV)

1. EGYPTIAN COURT OVERTURNS MUBARAK'S CONVICTION, ORDERS RETRIAL

An Egyptian appeals court on Sunday overturned the life sentence of former President Hosni Mubarak, who had been convicted of directing the killing of protesters. More than 800 civilians were killed during the uprising that ended Mubarak's 30-year rule two years ago. The court has reportedly ordered a new trial. The decision may bolster the prospects of the Islamist party of President Mohamed Morsi, who campaigned for president last year on a pledge to seek a retrial of Mubarak. Morsi has made legal action against leaders of the previous government a priority, and the decision will put the issue of retribution for Mubarak and his conspirators back in the news as a campaign begins for new parliamentary elections, which are scheduled for April. Mubarak, who has been held in a military hospital because of health concerns, will remain in custody. [New York Times]

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