The U.S. secretary of state confirmed Australia has lobbied the U.S. to end the WikiLeaks publisher’s prosecution, but said unequivocally that it would continue, reports Joe Lauria.
Blinken Slams Door on Australian Bid for Assange
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Sinking Billions — Undergunned & Overpriced
Missing records, billions in over-runs and flawed ships. Michelle Fahy reports on how the Australian Defence Department’s new BAE frigates project is a boondoggle for the British weapons-maker.
Born in the USA – Australia, India & the Quad
Australia has every reason to seek good relations and friendship with India, writes Peter Job. But that does not require an unqualified endorsement and deification of Prime Minister Modi and his agenda.
Biden Would Need His Pound of Flesh From Assange
The U.S. president would not likely move on the case without some face-saving measure to ward off pressure from the C.I.A. and his own party, writes Joe Lauria.
WATCH: Assange’s Most Critical Moment
Brian Becker interviews CN Editor Joe Lauria about the latest developments in the Julian Assange case.
Report: FBI Carries on Assange Investigation
An Australian newspaper reported Thursday the F.B.I. sought to question Julian Assange’s former ghostwriter in London as the U.S. continues a probe that resulted in an indictment three years ago of the imprisoned WikiLeaks publisher.
WATCH: Stella Assange & Jen Robinson at the NPC
Stella Assange, Julian Assange’s wife, and his lawyer, Jennifer Robinson addressed the media at the National Press Club in Canberra.
Australian MPs Meet US Envoy Caroline Kennedy on Assange
The breakfast was held in the Australian capital Canberra just two weeks before President Joe Biden visits Australia and after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ended his “quiet diplomacy” on Julian Assange.
Mexico Embraces Assange
Julian Assange’s father and brother ended a 48-day North American tour in Mexico City, getting the president’s support and a letter from Mexican MPs to Joe Biden demanding he drop the charges, reports Joe Lauria from Mexico.
Albanese Should See Assange in London
While in the U.K. capital, the Australian prime minister can indeed do more that just make his frustration known, writes Joe Lauria.