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Julian Assange case: France rejects 'asylum plea'
On Friday, France's Le Monde newspaper published an open letter Mr Assange had written to President Francois Hollande asking for asylum. However, his lawyers later said he had never sought it.
In the letter, Mr Assange wrote: "By welcoming me, France would carry out a humanitarian and symbolic gesture, sending encouragement to every journalist and whistleblower."
He also said his life was in danger.
A statement from Mr Hollande's office said it had reviewed the request and decided not to grant Mr Assange asylum.
"The situation of Mr Assange does not present any immediate danger," the statement said. "Furthermore, he is subject to a European arrest warrant."
In the letter, Mr Assange wrote: "By welcoming me, France would carry out a humanitarian and symbolic gesture, sending encouragement to every journalist and whistleblower."
He also said his life was in danger.
A statement from Mr Hollande's office said it had reviewed the request and decided not to grant Mr Assange asylum.
"The situation of Mr Assange does not present any immediate danger," the statement said. "Furthermore, he is subject to a European arrest warrant."
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-33382043
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Dither Man!!!!
you'll find an MRA rushing to his defense.
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