Assange lawyers launch appeal against extradition

London, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Lawyers for Julian Assange have launched an appeal before Britain’s Supreme Court against a High Court ruling that he may be extradited to the United States, the WikiLeaks founder’s fiancee said Thursday. The December 10 decision by the High Court in London […]

Belgium will close all nuclear reactors by 2025

Brussels, Dec 23 (AFP/APP):Belgium will shut down all seven of its nuclear reactors by 2025 but will not close the door on new-generation nuclear technology, according to a deal reached Thursday by the coalition government. A government source told AFP the all-night negotiations included an […]

Myanmar junta court postpones Suu Kyi verdict

Yangon, Dec 20 (AFP/APP):A Myanmar junta court on Monday postponed giving its verdict in Aung San Suu Kyi’s trial for illegally importing and possessing walkie talkies, a source with knowledge of the case said. The Nobel laureate has been detained since the generals staged a […]

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