A former newspaper editor who is accused of killing his wife with a hammer didn’t turn up for the latest court hearing today.
The proceedings against Francis Matthew has now been rescheduled for October 23.
The 15-year jail term handed to him was overturned by Dubai's highest court in December last year.
It had also ordered a fresh trial headed by a new panel of judges.
Matthew's legal team has been pushing for leniency citing provocation.
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UAE expresses solidarity with Tanzania over helicopter crash victims
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Abu Dhabi eases restrictions on pets in hotels, restaurants
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Sharjah imams and muezzins granted government employee status
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Dynamic message signs cut travel times by 20% on Dubai roads
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Dubai Police invite community volunteers for NYE celebrations
Dubai Police are inviting community members to play a starring role in the city’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebrations, by volunteering to support police operations.
UAE leaders extend wishes on Christmas
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has led messages extending his "warmest regards" to all those celebrating Christmas.
Fifth Indonesian medical team arrives at UAE Floating Hospital in Al Arish
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