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Police order US Capitol evacuation, citing aircraft posing ‘probable threat’

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WASHINGTON: Police at the United States Capitol ordered the complex be evacuated Wednesday, saying it was “tracking an aircraft that poses a probable threat” — but swiftly issued an update to say the craft did not pose any danger. The initial statement gave instructions for people in the complex at the heart of US government … Read more

UK court formally issues order to extradite Julian Assange to US

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LONDON: A UK court on Wednesday issued a formal order to extradite WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States to face trial over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The decision now rests with interior minister Priti Patel, although Assange’s lawyers may still appeal to the High Court … Read more