Fugitive NSA analyst Snowden says mission accomplished
Former US security contractor Edward Snowden has accomplished his mission of sparking debate by revealing classified United States government documents about the programs he worked on, he said in his first sit-down interview with journalists since arriving in Russia.
NSA official says amnesty for Snowden is worth a conversation
The US National Security Agency (NSA) official who leads the task force charged with assessing damages caused by Edward Snowden’s leaks suggested that a grant of amnesty to the whistleblower should be considered in exchange for absolute assurances that the remaining stolen data would be secured, during an interview with CBS News program 60 Minutes.
European Parliament’s largest party tries to prevent Snowden’s planned testimony
Edward Snowden’s planned testimony to the European Parliament via a video link may be thwarted by deputies’ fear of a negative reaction from the US.
European Parliament to hold videoconference with Snowden- source
The European Parliament is planning to hold video conference with fugitive NSA analyst Edward Snowden, concerning the US spying on European citizens.
Spain launches preliminary NSA surveillance probe – report
Spanish Attorney General Eduardo Torres-Dulce has initiated a preliminary probe into allegations published earlier this week by Spanish news agency El Mundo claiming that the US National Security Agency (NSA) had tracked upwards of 60 million phone calls in Spain over the course of a month.
German lawmakers want Snowden to testify on NSA scandal - report
In the aftermath of revelations of US surveillance carried out against German Chancellor Angela Merkel, lawmakers from Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SDP) have reportedly urged the imperative that fugitive whiste-blower Edward Snowden should come forward with a testimony.
NSA monitored phone conversations of 35 world leaders – report
The US National Security Agency monitored the phone calls of 35 world leaders, reveals a classified document from whistleblower Edward Snowden.
US shrugs off Snowden father's Russia trip
The United States shrugged off the arrival Thursday in Moscow of fugitive US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden’s father and denied he was carrying any message from Washington for his son who has been charged with espionage.
Snowden's father says Russia is the only safe place for his son
The father of US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden says he believes Russia, where he arrived on Thursday with the aim of meeting with his son, is the only country in which his fugitive son can feel safe.
Snowden's father flies into Moscow
The father of US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden flew into Moscow on Thursday in the hope of meeting his son.
PACE urges protection of whistleblowers from retaliation
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) adopted a resolution Wednesday calling for the protection of whistleblowers from retaliation, as long as they acted in good faith and followed procedures in disclosing state secrets.
US National Intelligence Director releases secret court filings
Director of US National Intelligence James Clapper declassified and released a number of documents Tuesday relating to “certain sensitive intelligence collection programs.”
Putin says lack of treaties prevent Snowden's extradition
The US may be right in demanding the extradition of Edward Snowden, but the problem lies in the lack of treaties between the two countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with the Associated Press.
French prosecutors probe US surveillance scandal – report
French prosecutors have launched a preliminary probe into the NSA PRISM surveillance program that was exposed to the world by fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Navigating the fine line between whistleblowing and espionage
When one reveals classified information, acquired by way of high-level security clearance, to the public at large – is s/he a whistleblower or a spy? What if our hypothetical leaker was motivated at least in part by the desire to expose official wrongdoing, or should that even matter where national security is concerned?
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.
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.
White House calls off Obama-Putin summit
Citing a lack of progress in the Russian/US bilateral agenda, the White House announced Wednesday that US President Barrack Obama will not meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for a summit that had been planned for next month ahead of the G-20 Summit in St. Petersburg, which will be held on September 5 and 6.
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.