British geologist gets 15 years' jail in Iraq over 'smuggled artefacts'

Retired British geologist Jim Fitton has been given a 15-year jail sentence by the Iraqi Felony Court yesterday.

Jim, who is a Malaysian permanent resident, was charged under Article 41 of Iraqi Law Number 55.

The 66-year-old was arrested in Iraq back in March for allegedly attempting to smuggle out historical artefacts during a...