Protesters removed from front of Ecuadorian Embassy in London

Protesters and supporters of Julian Assange are being removed, or told to leave, from the street in front of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London. Concern is that the police may be planning to raid the embassy.

Supporters of Julian Assange, including Occupy London members, are being told to remove their belongings, otherwise they will be confiscated by the police. All barricades in front of the embassy have also been removed and supporters have been told to leave.... read more.

Video: Julian Assange addresses his supporters from embassy

Julian Assange addressed both his supporters and the media this afternoon. He also spoke directly to President Barack Obama.

Assange stood on the balcony of the Ecuadorian embassy in Knightsbridge, London, which was surrounded by many police officers, supporters and the media.

To the cheers of many supporters, he gave a moving speech. He addressed his supporters with these words ... read more and watch video.

Julian Assange 'doing all right' at embassy amid asylum row

Julian Assange has spent a good night, after receiving the good news that his asylum request has been granted by Ecuador. Supporters still surround the building housing the Ecuadorian embassy today.

The Guardian is reporting that WikiLeaks founder, Julian Assange spent a comfortable night last night in the London Ecuadorean embassy after the announcement that his request for asylum has been granted. 

Diplomatic sources say that he is "doing all right"... read more and view video and photos.