Australia drops terrorism charge against Indian doctor: reports

SYDNEY (AFP) - Australian authorities dropped terrorism charges against an Indian-born doctor Friday following a review of the case by the country's top prosecutor, Australian media reported.

Prosecutors withdrew the case against Mohamed Haneef at a Brisbane court hearing that had been intended to discuss the charge alleging he "recklessly" supported the terror group behind failed car bombings in Britain last month, Australian Associated Press reported.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that Haneef's lawyers have vowed to oppose any move to deport the 27-year-old medic following cancellation of his visa earlier this month.