WikiLeaks' Assange loses UK battle against extradition
- Published: 3/11/2011 at 01:32 AM
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange on Wednesday lost a bitter legal battle to block his extradition from Britain to Sweden to face questioning over allegations of rape and sexual assault.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (R) arrives at London's High Court. Assange on Wednesday lost a bitter legal battle to block his extradition from Britain to Sweden to face questioning over allegations of rape and sexual assault.
Two judges at the High Court in London rejected arguments by the 40-year-old Australian, whose anti-secrecy website has enraged governments around the world, that his extradition would be unlawful.
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- Writer: AFP News agency
- Position: Agence France-Presse
