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WikiLeaks leaks ‘We Steal Secrets’ doc transcript
WikiLeaks characterises the new documentary on them as biased and posted an annotated transcript of the film.
WikiLeaks characterises the new documentary on them as biased and posted an annotated transcript of the film.
7th February, 2013
Assange has ‘alienated allies’, says Jemima Khan
The former wife of Imran Khan previously supported the Wikileaks founder, and was an executive producer of a documentary on the whistle-blowing organisation.
The former wife of Imran Khan previously supported the Wikileaks founder, and was an executive producer of a documentary on the whistle-blowing organisation.
30th November, 2012
WikiLeaks suspect Manning tells court of his despair in ‘cage’
The 24-year-old US Army private acknowledged he had suicidal thoughts initially when he was held in a “cage” in Kuwait in 2010.
The 24-year-old US Army private acknowledged he had suicidal thoughts initially when he was held in a “cage” in Kuwait in 2010.
27th September, 2012
WikiLeaks’ Assange mocks Obama via video at UN event
Julian Assange lashed out at Obama for supporting freedom of speech in the Middle East while simultaneously “persecuting” his organisation for leaking diplomatic cables.
Julian Assange lashed out at Obama for supporting freedom of speech in the Middle East while simultaneously “persecuting” his organisation for leaking diplomatic cables.
25th August, 2012
British plans to arrest Assange accidentally revealed
British police accidentally let slip their plans to arrest Julian Assange should he leave the Ecuadoran embassy in London, with pictures of their notes appearing in newspapers.
British police accidentally let slip their plans to arrest Julian Assange should he leave the Ecuadoran embassy in London, with pictures of their notes appearing in newspapers.
21st August, 2012
US denies ‘wild’ Assange claims of witch-hunt
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said that the US had nothing to do with efforts by Britain to extradite Assange.
State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said that the US had nothing to do with efforts by Britain to extradite Assange.
17th August, 2012
US denies pressure on Britain in WikiLeaks case
The United States said Thursday it was not involved in an international row over WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, denying charges it was pressuring Britain to seize him.
The United States said Thursday it was not involved in an international row over WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange, denying charges it was pressuring Britain to seize him.
16th August, 2012
Ecuador grants asylum to WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange
The announcement comes two months after Assange took refuge in Ecuador's London embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden to face questioning.
The announcement comes two months after Assange took refuge in Ecuador's London embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden to face questioning.
16th August, 2012
UK would refuse Assange safe passage: London
“We must be absolutely clear this means that should we receive a request for safe passage for Mr Assange, after granting asylum, this would be refused."
“We must be absolutely clear this means that should we receive a request for safe passage for Mr Assange, after granting asylum, this would be refused."
16th August, 2012
Wikileaks says British raid threat ‘hostile, extreme’
Ecuador Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said Britain had threatened to “storm our embassy if Ecuador does not hand over Julian Assange”.
Ecuador Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said Britain had threatened to “storm our embassy if Ecuador does not hand over Julian Assange”.
14th August, 2012
Ecuador to respond to Assange plea this week: Correa
Assange, 41, took refuge at Ecuador's embassy in London on June 19 to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is accused of sexual assault.
Assange, 41, took refuge at Ecuador's embassy in London on June 19 to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he is accused of sexual assault.
29th July, 2012
Assange’s mother arrives in Ecuador for talks
Ecuadoran Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino is due to meet with Christine Assange on Monday to discuss her son's application for asylum.
Ecuadoran Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino is due to meet with Christine Assange on Monday to discuss her son's application for asylum.
17th July, 2012
WikiLeaks case focuses on Manning’s ‘intent’
Prosecutors must prove that US Army private Bradley Manning intended to help al Qaeda by passing secret government documents to the WikiLeaks website.
Prosecutors must prove that US Army private Bradley Manning intended to help al Qaeda by passing secret government documents to the WikiLeaks website.
5th July, 2012
WikiLeaks publishing two million Syria emails
"The material is embarrassing to Syria, but it is also embarrassing to Syria's external opponents," said Julian Assange.
"The material is embarrassing to Syria, but it is also embarrassing to Syria's external opponents," said Julian Assange.
29th June, 2012
Assange will not comply with UK police extradition moves
The found of WikiLeaks has refused to comply with UK authorities as he seeks assylum in Equador
The found of WikiLeaks has refused to comply with UK authorities as he seeks assylum in Equador
28th June, 2012
British police serve extradition notice on Assange
Scotland Yard said they had served a “surrender notice” on the 40-year-old Australian requiring him to attend a police station, adding that failure to do so would make him further liable to arrest.
Scotland Yard said they had served a “surrender notice” on the 40-year-old Australian requiring him to attend a police station, adding that failure to do so would make him further liable to arrest.
25th June, 2012
Julian Assange and a case of bizarre escape plans
How will Assange get from Ecuador’s embassy in London onto a plane to Quito, without setting foot on British territory?
How will Assange get from Ecuador’s embassy in London onto a plane to Quito, without setting foot on British territory?
22nd June, 2012
WikiLeaks’ Assange says ready for life in Ecuador
Assange is holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London, where he has sought asylum in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning on sexual assault charges.
Assange is holed up in Ecuador's embassy in London, where he has sought asylum in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden where he is wanted for questioning on sexual assault charges.
9th June, 2012
WikiLeaks suspect Manning loses charges bid, trial delayed
The judge denied defence motions to dismiss 10 of 22 charges against Manning for allegedly spilling US intelligence secrets to WikiLeaks.
The judge denied defence motions to dismiss 10 of 22 charges against Manning for allegedly spilling US intelligence secrets to WikiLeaks.
30th May, 2012
Top UK court backs extradition of Assange to Sweden
Seven judges rejected by a majority of 5-2 that Assange's claim that a European Arrest Warrant under which his extradition is sought was invalid.
Seven judges rejected by a majority of 5-2 that Assange's claim that a European Arrest Warrant under which his extradition is sought was invalid.
