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Supporters of Julian Assange on Friday vowed to fight his extradition to the United States after Britain approved a US request for the WikiLeaks founder to face trial over the publication of secret military files. "We're not at the end of the road here. We're going to fight this.

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The Home Secretary signed an order on Friday to approve the extradition.

The British government has approved the extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to the United States, where is wanted on espionage charges over the release of a massive trove of classified military records and diplomatic cables.

British interior minister Priti Patel on Friday approved the extradition of WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange to the United States where he is wanted on 18 criminal charges, including breaking a spying law.

WikiLeaks said it would appeal. The decision is a big moment in Assange's years-long battle to avoid facing trial in the U.S. — though not necessarily the end of the tale.

The Home Office says his extradition is approved but Assange can still appeal the decision. WikiLeaks says he will.

Priti Patel has signed the order to send the journalist to answer spying charges