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Wikileaks' founder Julian Assange has been released on bail. The decision to release Julian Assange on bail was upheld by the London's High Court.Julian was granted bail on Tuesday by Westminster Magistrates Court, but an appeal was lodged against the decision.The Australian is wanted for questioning over alleged sex offences committed in Stockholm while he was visiting the city in August.Judge Mr. Justice Ouseley rejected arguments that Assange was a flight risk and renewed bail, pending moves to extradite him to Sweden. He added the 240,000 bail amount set by the magistrates court had been raised.Famous Pakistani historian Tariq Ali was also present outside the court. Talking to media-men he said that he is paying the bail amount with a belief that Julian is not one of those who run away with fear.
