Assange's Fate Hangs in the Balance as US Appeals Extradition Ruling

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The United States authorities have successfully overturned a British judge's ruling that would have prevented WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from being extradited to the US.

Assange is now one step closer to facing charges in the US related to the publication of secret government documents.

The WikiLeaks founder had been fighting extradition on the grounds that he would not receive a fair trial in the US and that his life would be in danger.

However, the US authorities have argued that Assange is a flight risk and that he must be extradited to face justice.

The High Court in London has now ruled in favor of the US, meaning that Assange can now be extradited.

Assange's legal team has vowed to appeal the decision, but it is unclear whether they will be successful.