Saturday, 6 July 2013
Friday, 5 July 2013
South American leftist leaders rally for Bolivia in Snowden saga
South America's most outspoken leftist leaders demanded an explanation and public apology from four European countries on Thursday after Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane was diverted this week on suspicions that fugitive U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was aboard.
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Evo Morales threatens to close Bolivia's US embassy as leaders lend support
Anger at US and EU from Bolivia's left-leaning South American allies at meeting to discuss rerouting of Morales' plane
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Thursday, 4 July 2013
Bolivia complains to UN after Evo Morales' plane 'kidnapped'
US refuses to comment on Morales plane but admits contact with other nations over potential Snowden flights
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France apologises in Bolivia plane row
France has apologised to Bolivia for refusing to allow President Evo Morales' jet into its airspace, blaming "conflicting information".
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Latin America fumes over Bolivia incident in Snowden saga
Latin American leaders slammed European governments on Wednesday for diverting Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane on rumors it was carrying a wanted former U.S. spy agency contractor, adding a new diplomatic twist to the Edward Snowden saga.
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US spy chief apologises over 'erroneous' remark
US National Intelligence Director James Clapper has apologised for telling lawmakers the National Security Agency does not collect data from Americans' phone records and Internet use.
Strong ties bind spy agencies and Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley has tried to distance itself from the controversial US surveillance programmes exposed by Edward Snowden, but there is a long history of close cooperation between technology companies and the intelligence community.
Wednesday, 3 July 2013
Hints surface that NSA building massive, pervasive surveillance capability
Despite U.S. intelligence officials’ repeated denials that the National Security Agency is collecting the content of domestic emails and phone calls, evidence is mounting that the agency’s vast surveillance network can and may already be preserving billions of those communications in powerful digital databases.
Edward Snowden given possible lifeline as Bolivia hints it would grant asylum
Evo Morales says his country is keen to 'shield the denounced' as Snowden's father Lon compares son to Paul Revere
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Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Reporter endures painful medical procedures to expose private hospital scam
An undercover reporter subjects himself to prostate examinations and urethra swabbing to unveil the costly diagnoses of three Beijing hospitals
Whistle-blower Snowden seeks asylum in China, among other nations, says Wikileaks
Fugitive whistle-blower also releases a statement, criticising the US and saying he remains ‘unbowed’ in his convictions
US bugged 38 embassies, including allies, latest Snowden leak indicates
US intelligence services spied on at least 38 foreign embassies and missions, including those of allies, according to the latest secret documents leaked by National Security Agency whistle-blower Edward Snowden.
John Kerry on defensive at Brunei conference over spying claims
Allegations that US targeted European and Asian allies put secretary of state in awkward position at security conference
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