UK court approves Assange's appeal against extradition to US

  [Global Times Comprehensive Report] According to Reuters and other media reports on the 24th, a British court ruled on Monday that Assange has the right to appeal to the British Supreme Court against the previous ruling of the High Court in London "allowing the United States to extradite Assange".

Assange faces 18 charges, and if convicted on all counts, he faces 175 years in prison.

  Assange's fiancée welcomed Monday's verdict, saying they will fight to the end.

The International Federation of Journalists has demanded the UK release Assange.