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WikiLeaks' Assange Says He'll Leave Embassy In London

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (right) said he'll leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London, at a news conference with Ecuador's Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino. Assange has been holed up at the embassy for two years. John Stillwell/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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WikiLeaks' Assange Says He'll Leave Embassy In London

August 18, 2014 • Citing health concerns, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he'll leave Ecuador's embassy, where he has lived for more than two years. He faces potential criminal charges in Sweden and the U.S.

WikiLeaks' Assange Says He'll Leave Embassy In London

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Book News: Byline Tally Shows There's Still Gender Bias In Book Reviewing

February 24, 2014 • Also: Ghostwriter says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange "simply couldn't bear" having his autobiography written; the best books coming out this week.

As Sentencing Phase Begins, Manning Could Face Decades In Prison

Former Army intelligence analyst Bradley Manning, found guilty of espionage and theft Tuesday, could face a lengthy prison sentence. A penalty hearing for Manning begins today. Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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As Sentencing Phase Begins, Manning Could Face Decades In Prison

July 31, 2013 • The severity of Bradley Manning's punishment is expected to hinge on his motives. The former Army intelligence analyst was acquitted of aiding the enemy, which would have put him in jeopardy of a life sentence. He was found guilty of other serious charges, from theft to espionage, for giving thousands of classified U.S. documents to WikiLeaks.

Ecuador Says Its London Embassy Was Bugged

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Ecuador Says Its London Embassy Was Bugged

July 3, 2013 • The listening device was found last month, says Ecuador's foreign minister, Ricardo Patiño. He called the incident another example of a deterioration of ethics on an international level.

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Snowden Is 'A Hero,' WikiLeaks' Assange Says

June 30, 2013 • The WikiLeaks founder argues that the "NSA leaker" has exposed "mass unlawful interception" of individuals' phone calls and Internet messages. But key lawmakers made the case again Sunday that Edward Snowden should be returned to the U.S. to face prosecution.

Cut Diplomatic Ties? Hide Him In A Crate? How Might Assange Standoff End?

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Cut Diplomatic Ties? Hide Him In A Crate? How Might Assange Standoff End?

August 16, 2012 • As the WikiLeaks founder remains holed up in Ecuador's London embassy, theories are emerging about how British police might get to him — and how he might be able to avoid arrest and get out of the country.

Cut Diplomatic Ties? Hide Him In A Crate? How Might Assange Standoff End?

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Ecuador Gives WikiLeaks' Assange Asylum

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Ecuador Gives WikiLeaks' Assange Asylum

August 16, 2012 • The WikiLeaks founder has been living in Ecuador's London embassy since June. He's trying to avoid being extradited to Sweden, which wants to question him about allegations of sexual misconduct. Assange says his enemies want to eventually send him to the U.S.

Ecuador Says U.K. Threatened To Storm Embassy, If Assange Isn't Turned Over

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Ecuador Says U.K. Threatened To Storm Embassy, If Assange Isn't Turned Over

August 15, 2012 • "Ecuador is not a British colony," Ecuador's foreign minister said angrily.

WikiLeaks Begins Release Of 2.4 Million Emails Linked To Syrian Officials

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WikiLeaks Begins Release Of 2.4 Million Emails Linked To Syrian Officials

July 5, 2012 • The whistle-blowing website says the exchanges will embarrass some western companies.

If WikiLeaks' Assange Steps Out, He's Due To Be Arrested

A British police officer stood outside the Ecuadorian consulate in London earlier today, as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange remained inside. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images hide caption

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If WikiLeaks' Assange Steps Out, He's Due To Be Arrested

June 20, 2012 • He's reportedly still inside Ecuador's embassy in London, where he showed up Tuesday and asked for political asylum.

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Ecuador Says WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Has Asked President For Asylum

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Ecuador Says WikiLeaks' Julian Assange Has Asked President For Asylum

June 19, 2012 • Ecuador's foreign minister said Assange was at the country's embassy in London.

Wikileaks Founder Loses Bid To Stop Extradition From Britain

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Wikileaks Founder Loses Bid To Stop Extradition From Britain

June 14, 2012 • Wikileaks founder Julian Assange lost an appeal to Britain's highest court to stop his extradition to Sweden, where he's wanted for questioning in connection with two sex crimes.

WikiLeaks' Assange Has Two Weeks To Appeal Extradition Decision

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WikiLeaks' Assange Has Two Weeks To Appeal Extradition Decision

May 30, 2012 • The WikiLeaks founder has been fighting Swedish authorities' efforts to question him about alleged sex assaults. Britain's highest court has now said he can be extradited. But Assange's attorneys plan to challenge that ruling.

WikiLeaks Founder Assange To Run For Australian Senate

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WikiLeaks Founder Assange To Run For Australian Senate

March 17, 2012 • The Australian is angry that his government hasn't supported him over the WikiLeaks release of hundreds of thousands of secret U.S. government files. He remains under house arrest in England, fighting extradition to Sweden, where he's accused of two sex crimes.

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WikiLeaks Starts Posting Millions Of Security Firm Stratfor's Emails

February 27, 2012 • The company calls WikiLeaks' actions deplorable and illegal. WikiLeaks says it is exposing a firm that provides "confidential intelligence services to large corporations."

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