[tsarzen]

This is a big story because the death sentence sends a message to the world that foreign journalists risk their life just for reporting the news in Egypt. It suggests that Egypt is heading towards a closed, non-democratic future and could pose a significant risk to other countries.

This piece is from an Aussie news site, so obviously it will highlight that the journo was Australian. But the bigger story is that - despite the revolution - Egypt is still a long way from being open and free.

Also as an aside, it also sends a big message to the business world: "Don't invest in Egypt - it's not safe for foreigners."

Egypt is a beautiful country with great people. I hope they can overcome this.

[madeofpalk]

Australia, on the other hand, is 'open for business'

[jpatokal]

Downvoters unfamiliar with Oz politics: This is a mildly notorious political catchphrase, not too far off from "Mission accomplished" in the US.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/election-20...

[madeofpalk]

I prefered the D-Day kerfuffle http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jun/02/tony-abbott-vid...

[chris_wot]

I preferred Great Big New Tax, which they conveniently introduced themselves.

[tsarzen]

Haha.. let's not go down the rabbit hole of Australia's current political situation.