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Verdict expected in Fritzl's murder and incest trial

Verdict expected in Fritzl's murder and incest trial St Poelten, Austria  - The trial of Josef Fritzl, accused of raping and imprisoning his daughter Elisabeth for 24 years in the cellar of his home in the Austrian town of Amstetten, entered its final stage Thursday.

The prosecution and defence are due to give their closing addresses to the jury Thursday morning, after a surprise change in his plea by Fritzl on Wednesday. A verdict is expected by the end of the day.

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Fritzl trial resumes in Austria

Fritzl trial resumes in AustriaSt Poelten, Austria - Josef Fritzl appeared in court for a second day on Tuesday as the jury heard further testimony of how he imprisoned and raped his daughter over a period of 24 years, fathering seven children by her.

The court was due to hear taped evidence from Fritzl's daughter, Elisabeth, 42, describing her ordeal and the birth of her children in a windowless cellar beneath the family home.

Fritzl wanted "second family" in cellar, says lawyer

Fritzl wanted "second family" in cellar, says lawyerSt Poelten, Austria / Berlin  - "He wanted to build up a second family in the cellar," Josef Fritzl's lawyer said Monday, as the trial opened of the 78-year old Austrian charged with imprisoning and raping his daughter for 24 years.

Vienna and Shillong chambers perform jointly in Meghalaya

Shillong, Mar 16 : To commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Austria, the Vienna chamber orchestra performed jointly with Shillong chamber choir here and enthralled the audience.

"Northeast is making a way to a lot of western orchestras. I think it is a very good sign. We have a lot of fusion music happening nowadays and the doors are opening for fusion music also," said Jit Chalia, a patron.

The artists of the Vienna chamber applauded the performance of the Shillong choir.

"We are all enjoying it and it is a wonderful experience with the choir from Shillong. They are just amazing," said Oliver, an artist.

Trial of incest father Josef Fritzl opens in Austria

Trial of incest father Josef Fritzl opens in Austria St Poelten, Austria  - The trial of incest father Josef Fritzl began Monday in the Austrian town of St Poelten.

The 73-year-old is accused of having kept his daughter Elizabeth locked in the cellar of his house in Amstetten for 24 years, where he is said to have raped her several thousand times.

The daughter gave birth to seven children in the windowless cellar, six of whom survived.

Fritzl is accused of repeated rape, incest, false imprisonment and slavery.

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