Cuban Dissident Blogger Arrested
Was on her way to a trial over the death of another dissident
Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez has been arrested in Cuba's eastern city of Bayamo, a pro-government website said.
Ms Sanchez is known for highlighting issues affecting young Cubans on the communist-run island.
She was detained on her way to the trial of Spaniard Angel Carromero.
Mr Carromero faces manslaughter charges over the July death of high-profile oppositionist Oswaldo Paya.
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