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Julian Assange's lawyer Jen Robinson hails a "historic day" as the WikiLeaks founder is freed by a US court in a landmark plea deal. SOUNDBITE
Jennifer Robinson, lawyer for Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, calls the British government's approval of Assange's extradition to the United States "a grave threat to freedom of speech, not just for Julian but for every journalist and editor and media worker in this country." Assange faces trial in the US over the publication of secret files relating to the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. SOUNDBITE
Julian Assange's lawyer says the WikiLeaks founder will be "contesting and fighting" a US request for his extradition following his arrest by British police. SOUNDBITE
"He is obviously relieved and to some degree pleased" says Harvey Weinstein's lawyer Benjamin Brafman after a judge in New York dismisses one charge against Weinstein. SOUNDBITE
Two French international rugby players, accused of raping a woman while on tour in Argentina last month, arrive at the Aeroparque airport in Buenos Aires after leaving Mendoza to be "more at ease," according to their lawyers. Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou have filed a motion to have their case dismissed in order to return to France. 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.