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Assange Seeks Asylum At Ecuador's London Embassy

by Linda Wertheimer, NPR
June 20, 2012

WikiLeaks chief Julian Assange has taken refuge at the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. He's seeking asylum in the South American country. Assange is trying to avoid extradition to Sweden, where he's wanted for questioning related to allegations of sexual assault.

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  • Morning Edition, June 20, 2012
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