Kristinn Hrafnsson

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces a U.K. court ruling on Jan. 4 over whether he should be extradited to the United States on espionage charges for publishing hundreds of thousands of secret documents online.

American actress Pamela Anderson urged more people to support Julian Assange after visiting the WikiLeaks creator in a London prison where he expects a hearing about the US request for extradition.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Monday he would "soon" leave Ecuador's embassy in London but his organisation played down the comment, saying he would not depart until there was an agreement with Britain's government.          

Assange, who sought asylum in the embassy two years ago, told a press conference: "I can confirm I will be leaving the embassy soon."