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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange waves as he arrives in Canberra, Australia, June 26, 2024. (Reuters)

Assange’s plea deal sets a chilling precedent, but it could have been worse

June 26, 2024 5:58 pm

The result is an ambiguous end to a legal saga that has jeopardized the ability of journalists to report on military, intelligence or diplomatic information that officials deem secret. Enshrined in the First Amendment, the role of a free press in bringing to light information beyond what those in power approve for release is a foundational principle of American self-government.

Julian Assange appeals to UK court against extradition to US

July 01, 2022 10:19 pm

Julian Assange has battled in British courts for years to avoid being sent to the U.S., where he faces 17 charges of espionage and one charge of computer misuse.

Australian leader refuses to publicly intervene on Assange

June 20, 2022 7:22 pm

The Australian government has been under mounting pressure to intervene since the British government last week ordered Assange's extradition to the US on spying charges.

Explained: What now for Julian Assange after extradition order

June 18, 2022 8:10 am

Assange still has the right to appeal to the English High Court. If refused, Assange must be extradited within 28 days. He is currently being held at Belmarsh prison in London.

Explained: As UK privileges US for Julian's extradition, what does it mean for him?

Explained: UK signs Julian Assange's US extradition papers; what's next for him?

June 17, 2019 1:53 pm

Talking to BBC Radio, Javid said that it was for the courts to decide whether Assange must face espionage charges in the US. Assange is scheduled to face a hearing regarding the extradition on Friday, however, the decision is likely, a few months away.

Assange won't leave embassy without US extradition guarantee: Lawyer

August 19, 2014 12:35 pm

Lawyer said that two-year stay in the embassy had had a "significant" impact on Assange's health.

UK extradition verdict on Assange set for May 30

May 28, 2012 11:24 am

WikiLeaks founder will find out on Wednesday whether he can be extradited from Britain to Sweden.

Assange appeals against extradition to UK's top court

February 01, 2012 5:39 pm

WikiLeaks founder wanted in Sweden over alleged sex crimes; UK Supreme Court ruling expected in few weeks.

Julian Assange wins a legal round against extradition to Sweden

December 05, 2011 4:19 pm

British judges allow WikiLeaks founder to take his fight against extradition to Supreme Court.

Timeline: The Wikileaks saga

November 02, 2011 4:34 pm

The rise and fall of Wikileaks and its founder Julian Assange in public spotlight.

Patna, Oct 5 (ANI): Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi pose for a picture with showing index fingers during a Press Conference on review of poll preparedness for forthcoming Assembly Elections in Bihar, in Patna, on Sunday (ANI Photo).

Bihar to vote in two phases on Nov 6 and 11; shortest Assembly polls in over two decades

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Bihar will hold a two-phase election on November 6 and 11, with results declared on November 14. Shorter polling schedules have become a trend in the state, with the last three Assembly elections having fewer phases. The ruling NDA government will face competition from RJD and Congress, while a new party may join the race.

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