There is an impasse between the UK and Ecuador governments, when the latter has given political asylum to Wiki-leaks founder Julian Assange despite the impending extradition of the Australian by the UK to Sweden.
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Arrest Is Waiting For Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange If His Political Asylum Request Is Denied By Ecuador
Julian Assange sought political asylum in the Ecuadorian embassy in London on Tuesday, in a dramatic bid to avoid extradition to Sweden over allegations of rape and sexual assault.