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There are no fewer than 251,287 cables from more than 250 US embassies around the world, obtained by WikiLeaks. We present a day-by-day guide to the revelations from the US embassy cables both from the Guardian and its international media partners in the story
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We explain what Wikileaks embassy cables release includes and how it breaks down - plus you can download the key data for every cable

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US diplomatic cables paint an often unflattering portrait of the country in which Assange is attempting to claim asylum
Bradley Manning treatment in custody concerns MEPs

Open letter to US authorities raises human rights fears and urges access for UN special rapporteur on torture to whistleblower

• The open letter by the 54 MEPs
Bradley Manning: MEPs' open letter to the US government

The letter signed by more than 50 European parliament members expressing concern over whistleblower's treatment in custody
Bradley Manning hearing date set as court martial process finally begins

Manning, accused of leaking secrets to WikiLeaks, to go to pre-trial – known as Article 32 hearing – in Maryland next month
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WikiLeaks cable reveals 2007 plan for African 'Elders' to persuade Zimbabwe leader to step down with cash incentives
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Newly leaked document reveals support for opponents of proposed Myitsone dam, widely seen as a Chinese project
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