Assange tells lawyers to 'take action'

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has instructed his lawyers “to carry out a legal action” to protect his rights.

His legal adviser Baltasar Garzon emerged from the Ecuadorian embassy in London and said: “I have spoken to Julian Assange and I can tell you he is in fighting spirits and he is thankful to the people of Ecuador and especially to the president for granting asylum.