US, China closer to trade war

US lawmakers say they are pushing for a legislation that would punish China for allegedly manipulating its currency.

The draft bill, which is to be submitted on Thursday, is to address what the US senators describe as the unlawful practice of currency manipulation, according to the AP.

Both Republican and Democratic senators had informed US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner about the draft bill a month ago.

Relations between Beijing and Washington have been strained over the issues of currency and trade. 

The lawyer of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he has seen some 100 text messages by Assange's alleged victims, which can help clear him of his charges.

The lawyer of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange says he has seen some 100 text messages by Assange's alleged victims, which can help clear him of his charges.

Bjorn Hurtig said the messages by the women accusing Assange of rape show they sought payment, wanted to get “revenge” and disgrace him by informing media of his affairs.

Hurtig, though, said the Swedish authorities are denying his client the right to a fair trial as they have not let him have copies of the texts.

Julian Assange arrives at U.K. court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has arrived in court to fight an extradition bid over sex crimes allegations.