Assange loses initial bid to overturn UK arrest warrant

WikiLeaks founder's legal team to present fresh arguments to court next week

Assange
Julian Assange has been indicted on 17 counts of violating the US Espionage Act 
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost a legal bid to have his UK arrest warrant declared invalid yesterday - but a London judge has agreed to rule on further arguments next week.

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