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Julian Assange Rape Probe Dropped
Sweden drops rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange
Sweden's director of public prosecutions has decided to drop the rape investigation into Wikileaks founder Julian Assange.
Also on the programme: Japan's Emperor Akihito is allowed to step down; and Iranians vote in presidential elections.
(Picture: Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Credit: AFP)
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