While Julian Assange awaits his fate at the Ecuadorian embassy, two other prominent whistleblowers face the full force of the US government. Gayane Chichakyan reports on Washington's far-reaching attempts to keep its affairs private, while watching everyone else.
WikiLeaks editor Julian Assange says he'll remain in the Ecuadorian embassy in London - even if the sex crime allegations against him are dropped. He fears being snatched and extradited to the United States - especially since Washington renewed its assault on whistleblowers wherever they are. Sara Firth reports on Assange's struggle and his now year-long confinement.
A town of Chapaevsk in central Russia is in a state of emergency after a series of continuous large explosions and a major blaze at an ammunition depot. At least one person reported dead and dozens injured. The area's been evacuated
Four American troops have been killed in what's being reported as a mortar attack on the US military's Bagram air base in Afghanistan. It struck on the day that NATO officially handed over security responsibility to Afghan authorities - the latest move ahead of a full troops withdrawal at the end of next year. But as insurgents take more soldiers' lives, Washington is setting out to peace talks with the Taliban. They will take place on Thursday in the group's first overseas office which has been opened in Qatar. Prisoner exchanges are up for discussion - but the first few weeks are expected to be a case of both sides sounding each other out and putting forward their agenda
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