Interpol Issues ‘Red Notice’ For WikiLeaks Founder -- New York Times
PARIS — Interpol has placed the founder of the WikiLeaks whistle-blowing Web site on a so-called red notice wanted list following allegations of sexual misbehavior by a Swedish prosecutor, according to the police organization’s Web site on Wednesday.
The notice said Mr. Assange, 39, was wanted for “sex crimes” on an arrest warrant brought by the international public prosecution office in Gothenburg, Sweden. Interpol is based in Lyon, France. Mr. Assange’s whereabouts were not immediately known.
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MIDDLE EAST
Anxiety along Iraq's border with Iran.
U.S. announces new Iran sanctions.
Iran shuts down Tehran and other cities for two-day 'holiday' due to deadly levels of pollution.
U.S. condemns Palestinian report on Western Wall.
Silent coup underway in Riyadh?
ASIA
North Korea 'likely to attack again'.
Russia backs China’s call for six-party talks on North Korea.
It's official: North Korea says 'modern' nuclear plant is operating.
Pakistan dismisses nuclear fears in leaked U.S. cables.
Violence in Tajikistan.
Kazakhstan hosts first OSCE summit in decade.
AFRICA
No need for pessimism on Sudan: African Union.
Gbagbo ally tears up Ivory Coast run-off results.
Uganda frees 18 World Cup bomb suspects.
Egypt's ruling party heads to usual sweeping win.
Mugabe and allies own 40% of land seized from white farmers – inquiry.
US launches HIV testing program in Zimbabwe.
EUROPE
Gaddafi demands £4 billion from EU or Europe will turn 'black'.
Putin: Resistance to nuclear START Treaty "dumb".
European security treaty plans not redundant - Medvedev.
Now Italy dragged into Euro crisis as investors jittery about its debt cause currency to sink.
Portugal denies that it needs an EU-led bail-out.
AMERICAS
Cartel arrests did not curb drug trade.
Brazil troops to stay in Rio slum after backing anti-gang assault.
Post-election violence reported in Haitian town.
Why Nicaragua and Costa Rica are in a tense standoff over a remote swamp.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Saudi women get 2nd-class status, even as terrorists.
All US-bound airlines to get info for watch lists.
Spanish police arrest 7 linked to al-Qaida.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
2 million lose jobless benefits as U.S. holidays loom.
Europe's aviation sector face emerging competition.
Google in talks to buy Groupon deals site.