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Julian Assange supporters rally outside the Royal Court of Justice in London, UK on day two of the hearing. WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was absent from court due to illness on Tuesday 20 February, as his lawyers launched a likely last bid to appeal against his extradition to the United States to face espionage charges. IMAGES
Dozens of people protest outside the London High Court where a hearing for Julian Assange's final UK appeal against extradition to the United States is set to begin. The 52-year-old WikiLeaks founder is facing trial in the United States for publishing secret military and diplomatic files. If he loses, Assange will have exhausted all UK appeals and will enter the extradition process, although his team have indicated they will appeal to European courts. IMAGES
Assange supporters gather outside the High Court in London, as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is given permission to appeal against a decision to extradite him to the United States. IMAGES
Julian Assange supporters gather in front of the Royal Courts of Justice in London as the US government will appeal against a British judge's decision to block the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder to face trial for publishing military secrets. IMAGES
A van carrying Julian Assange arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London, ahead of the bail hearing in his extradition case. Lawyers for WikiLeaks founder will argue he should be released from a British prison on bail, pending Washington's appeal against a decision not to extradite him to the United States. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.