Artist who created Putin-in-drag portrait asks France for asylum
Konstantin Altunin, the artist who created police-confiscated satirical portraits, including a painting of Russia’s president Vladimir Putin, has filed an asylum application in France.
Snowden's dad talked to son despite danger - attorney
Lon Snowden, the father of fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, has gotten in touch with his son via the Internet because his fatherly feelings proved stronger than security considerations.
Russian opposition activist seeks political asylum in Sweden – report
A senior member of Russia’s Left Front opposition party who helped organize recent opposition rallies in Moscow has fled Russia to seek political asylum in Sweden.
Russia grants Snowden's father visa to visit son - report
Lon Snowden, the father of fugitive US intelligence expert Edward Snowden, has been granted a visa by Russian authorities and will travel to Russia to meet his son within weeks.
US fugitive Snowden can work, travel in Russia – official
Former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is legally free to travel around Russia and occupy any non-state job in the country, a senior migration official said on Friday.
Snowden granted temporary asylum in Russia
Edward Snowden has been granted temporary asylum in Russia, valid for one year, and has left Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, Wikileaks tweeted Thursday afternoon.
Snowden's father thanks Russia for protecting his son
The father of fugitive former National Security Agency (NSA) contractor Edward Snowden has thanked President Vladimir Putin and Russia for helping his son, in a first interview with the Russian media aired on Wednesday.
Snowden's attorney vows to go to court if asylum claim rejected
Attorney Anatoly Kucherena, head of the Civic Chamber, will apply to the court in the case of dismissal of an application for asylum filed by NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Russian opposition activist's application for asylum in Ukraine rejected
The State Migration Service of Ukraine has rejected an application for asylum filed by Russian activist Philipp Galtsov who took part in riots in Bolotnaya Square on May 6, 2012.
Russian immigration authorities issue Snowden a permit to leave the transit zone
The Russian Federal Migration Service issued fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden a permit that allows him to finally leave the Sheremetyevo International Airport transit zone.
Snowden unlikely to move freely around Russia even with asylum granted
The decision on fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden's future being in Russia will be made by the Federal Migration Service and the Border Guard Service of Russia, based on security risks evaluation, says former deputy migration head Vladimir Volokh.
Snowden gets whistleblower award in Germany
Fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has become the winner of this year’s Whistleblower Award established by German human rights organizations, the German branch of Transparency International said in a statement.
Snowden did not cross Russian border - source
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden did not cross the Russian border, a source in the transit authorities told RIA Novosi on Monday. Snowden is still in the transit area of Sheremetyevo Airport.
Australian PM announces deal to ship boat people to Papua New Guinea
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced Friday that from here on out, all asylum seekers arriving by boat to Australia will be shipped off to Papua New Guinea.
Snowden may apply for Russian citizenship – lawyer
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has not ruled out the possibility of applying for Russian citizenship, says lawyer Anatoly Kucherena, head of the Civic Chamber and Snowden’s current legal advisor.
Snowden will be granted stay in Russia while asylum request is considered
Former NSA employee Edward Snowden, who has been living in the transit zone of Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport, will be issued a special document which will allow him to stay in Russia while his asylum request is considered.
Russia yet to receive official asylum request from Snowden
The Federal Migration Service of Russia (FMS) has not yet received a request for asylum from ex-CIA employee Edward Snowden, says the service's spokesperson Zalina Kornilova.
Snowden asks for asylum in Russia
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has officialy asked for asylum in Russia during his meeting with the various Russian and interantional human rights observers.
France grants asylum to Ukrainian Femen activist
Femen activist Inna Shevchenko has been given political asylum in France. Shevchenko came to the attention of the law-enforcement authorities after the group sawed down a memorial cross dedicated to victims of political repressions in central Kyiv in 2012.
Snowden backs out of staying in Russia on conditions offered - Kremlin
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden had asked for asylum in Russia, but changed his mind after learning about the conditions put forward by Moscow, presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.