July 2013 Intelligence News

U.S. Officials Defend Spying Program RFE/RL 31 Jul 2013 -- U.S. intelligence officials have told members of Congress that the government's domestic spying program is narrowly targeted and does not violate the constitutional right to privacy.
No 'legal impediment' to tracking every phone in US PressTV 31 Jul 2013 -- A top Justice Department official said he believes the government could legally track the location of every cellphone in the United States.
Manning Sentencing Phase Begins AFPS 31 Jul 2013 -- The sentencing phase begins in the court-martial trial of Army Pfc. Bradley Manning.
Manning Sentencing Phase Begins VOA 31 Jul 2013 -- The military judge presiding over the court-martial of U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning is hearing arguments about how long he should be in prison.
Snowden's Father Glad Son is 'Safe' VOA 31 Jul 2013 -- The father of U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has appeared on Russian television.
Russia Not Obliged to Return Snowden – Russian Diplomat RIA Novosti 31 Jul 2013 -- A senior Russian diplomat denied that Russia had any obligation to return fugitive US former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to the United States.
Manning Guilty Of Spying, Fraud But Spared On 'Aiding Enemy' Charge RFE/RL 30 Jul 2013 -- A U.S. military judge has convicted Army Private Bradley Manning of multiple espionage and fraud and theft counts but found him not guilty of the most serious charge.
Manning Convicted of 5 Espionage Charges in Wikileaks Case VOA 30 Jul 2013 -- A U.S. military court-martial has convicted an Army private on charges of espionage for leaking U.S. secrets to WikiLeaks, but found him not guilty of a more serious charge of aiding the enemy.
Bradley Manning Acquitted of Aiding the Enemy, Convicted on Other Charges RIA Novosti 30 Jul 2013 -- A US military judge found former Army intelligence officer Private Bradley Manning not guilty of aiding the enemy, but guilty of lesser charges.
Manning convicted of espionage, cleared of 'aiding the enemy' charge PressTV 30 Jul 2013 -- US Army Pfc. Bradley Manning has been found guilty on five counts of violating the espionage act for giving secret US documents to WikiLeaks.
Airmen deliver ideas for IT improvements through 'Every Dollar Counts' campaign AFNS 30 Jul 2013 -- As the Air Force continues to adapt to current fiscal challenges, the service is scrutinizing every dollar spent on mission, personnel, and readiness.
Greenwald to disclose new secret info PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- Glenn Greenwald, the Guardian reporter who broke the news of the National Security Agency's mass surveillance programs, said he will soon disclose new information.
Russian Migration Official Says Snowden May be in Danger VOA 29 Jul 2013 -- A Russian Federal Migration Service official said he believes it's best that former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden remain in Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.
Russian Official: Snowden Could Be Sent To Refugee Center RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- A Russian migration service official says that U.S. intelligence-program leaker Edward Snowden could be relocated to a refugee center.
Verdict Imminent In Manning Court-Martial RFE/RL 29 Jul 2013 -- A military judge says she expects to announce a verdict in the court-martial of Army Private Bradley Manning on July 30.
Military judge: Bradley Manning verdict to come on Tuesday PressTV 29 Jul 2013 -- The military judge presiding over Private Bradley Manning’s court-martial says she will announce a verdict Tuesday.
CIA agent: Bush officials threw us 'under bus' over rendition Iran Press TV 28 Jul 2013 -- A former CIA operative is speaking out for the first time about a snatch-and-grab operation in the streets of Milan nearly a decade ago that led to the victim's torture and extended imprisonment by saying that high-level Bush officials were systematically shielded from responsibility while lower-level operatives were indicted for the crime.
Russia to Reply to US Attorney General's Snowden Letter RIA Novosti 28 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Justice Ministry is preparing a reply to the US attorney general's letter seeking the return of fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to America to face espionage charges, the Justice Ministry's press office said on Sunday.
Closing arguments heard in Pfc. Manning trial Army News 26 Jul 2013 -- Pfc. Bradley Manning's release of classified material did immeasurable harm to national security and put lives at risk, said the prosecutor in his closing arguments July 25.
Afghanistan Analysts Network: US holds inmates in Bagram's secret jail Iran Press TV 26 Jul 2013 -- The Afghanistan Analysts Network says it has found that the U.S. is running a secret jail at Bagram Airbase in which Afghan inmates are being tortured.
Russia not to extradite Snowden to US: Presidential spokesman Iran Press TV 26 Jul 2013 -- Russia will not extradite former contractor to U.S. National Security Agency turned whistleblower Edward Snowden to the White House, a spokesman for President Vladimir Putin says.
US lawmakers vow to restrict surveillance Iran Press TV 26 Jul 2013 -- US lawmakers have vowed to step up their campaign against the government's massive spying program after the House of Representatives on Wednesday narrowly defeated an amendment to curtail it.
US Tells Russia It Won't Seek Death for Snowden RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2013 -- The United States has assured Russia that it will not seek the death penalty for Edward Snowden or torture the fugitive former intelligence contractor, the US Justice Department said Friday amid Washington's ongoing efforts to secure Moscow's assistance in returning him to the United States to face espionage charges.
Snowden Will Stop Leaks If Given Asylum in Russia - Putin's Spokesman RIA Novosti 26 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive US former intelligence analyst Edward Snowden will "no doubt" stop leaking security information if he is given temporary asylum in Russia, President Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Friday.
US, Russian Security Agencies Discuss Snowden VOA 26 Jul 2013 -- Russia says its security agency is talking with its U.S. counterpart about American intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, but vowed that it would not expel him to the United States to face espionage charges.
US Tells Russia It Won't Seek Death Penalty for Snowden VOA 26 Jul 2013 -- The United States is telling Russia it will not seek the death penalty or torture American intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, if Moscow expels him to the United States to face espionage charges.
Snowden Russia asylum still under review Iran Press TV 25 Jul 2013 -- American whistleblower Edward Snowden should remain at Russia's Sheremetyevo International Airport for a little longer as his asylum plea is still under review by Russian immigration authorities, his lawyer says.
US officials warn Russia against giving refuge to Edward Snowden Iran Press TV 25 Jul 2013 -- US officials have warned Russia against giving refuge to American intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, after reports that he has been given documents to leave Moscow's main airport.
US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions on Nations Helping Snowden RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2013 -- US lawmakers on Thursday gave preliminary approval to a measure requiring the federal government to discuss possible sanctions against Russia or any other nation that provides asylum to fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who is currently holed up in a Moscow airport while seeking temporary refugee status in Russia.
US Lawmakers Defeat Amendment to Limit Phone Spying RIA Novosti 25 Jul 2013 -- A legislation aimed at substantially curbing the federal government's ability to collect information about Americans' phone calls failed to pass the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, Washington Post reported.
US House Votes Down Attempt to Halt NSA Surveillance Program VOA 24 Jul 2013 -- The U.S. House of Representatives has narrowly defeated an amendment that would have ended a National Security Agency surveillance program that collects hundreds of millions of Americans' phone records.
Lawyer: Snowden Not Allowed To Leave Moscow Airport RFE/RL 24 Jul 2013 -- The lawyer advising Edward Snowden says the former U.S. intelligence contractor does not have a document that would allow him to leave the transit area of a Moscow airport where he has been holed up for a month.
US Lawmakers to Vote on Limiting Phone Spying RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- US lawmakers are set to vote this week on legislation that would substantially curb the federal government's ability to collect information about Americans' phone calls in the wake of fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden's disclosure of secret government surveillance programs last month.
Snowden to Stay in Airport - Lawyer RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden will stay in the Moscow airport that has been his home for over a month now for the immediate future, a lawyer helping with his asylum bid said Wednesday.
US Clarifying Snowden Status With Russia - White House RIA Novosti 24 Jul 2013 -- The United States is inquiring with Russian authorities about the status of fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden amid a flurry of contradictory reports about his plans to leave the transit zone of the Moscow airport where he has reportedly been holed up for a month, the White House said Wednesday.
Netherlands refuses to extradite al-Qaeda suspect to US Iran Press TV 23 Jul 2013 -- A court in the Netherlands has blocked the extradition of a Dutch-Pakistani al-Qaeda suspect to the United States, saying it is unclear whether American authorities had played a hand in torturing him after his arrest in 2010.
NSA docs prove Germany complicit in spying program: Report Iran Press TV 22 Jul 2013 -- A report has revealed that German intelligence services themselves used one of US National Security Agency's most valuable spying programs.
German Chancellor Merkel under pressure over US spying Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has come under renewed political pressure after not offering any new details on the extent of US surveillance activities.
Ex-MI6 chief threatens to expose secrets of Iraq war Iran Press TV 21 Jul 2013 -- Former head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove has threatened to expose secrets of Iraq war if he faces censure from the Chilcot inquiry into British involvement in the Iraq war.
NSA Revelations Could Provide Ideal Cover For Authoritarian Governments RFE/RL 21 Jul 2013 -- Recent revelations about the National Security Agency's (NSA) Internet surveillance program have caused waves in the United States, raised concern among Washington's allies, and sent the Obama administration scrambling for explanations.
Litvinenko's Widow to Seek Open Inquiry into Husband's Death RIA Novosti 20 Jul 2013 -- Marina Litvinenko, the widow of former Russian Federal Security Service agent who died of radioactive poisoning in London in 2006, said on Friday she would continue seeking a public inquiry into her husband's death.
US Secret Court Renews Phone Surveillance Program VOA 20 Jul 2013 -- The secret U.S. Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has renewed the government's authority to continue collecting millions of telephone records - one of the classified counter-terrorism programs that was disclosed by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Journalists Prepare US Supreme Court Fight Against Indefinite Detention VOA 19 Jul 2013 -- A group of journalists and activists are preparing to challenge a U.S. court decision upholding the Obama administration's ability to indefinitely detain individuals. The ruling, plaintiffs say, deals a blow to civil liberties in the name of national security, and could even be used to detain U.S. citizens without due process.
Alexander: Terrorists Benefit from Snowden's Actions AFPS 19 Jul 2013 -- The director of the National Security Agency said he has proof that terrorist groups are benefitting from former NSA contractor Edward Snowden's public disclosure about agency data-gathering efforts.
Panama arrests ex-CIA station chief indicted in Italy for abduction Iran Press TV 19 Jul 2013 -- A former CIA station chief in Italy's capital of Milan has been arrested in Panama years after his conviction in the European nation for abducting a Muslim preacher from an Italian street as part of the US extraordinary rendition program.
US Reporter Ordered to Testify on CIA Iran Leak Source RIA Novosti 19 Jul 2013 -- A US federal appeals court Friday ordered a New York Times reporter to testify whether a US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) official disclosed classified information about a covert CIA operation against Iran, a ruling with implications for the US media's ability to protect sources amid a government crackdown on leaks.
US Military Judge Retains Key Charge Against Intelligence Leaker Manning VOA 18 Jul 2013 -- A U.S. military judge has refused to dismiss the most serious charge against the Army private who gave a massive cache of classified files to the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks.
Unmanned drone crashes at Tyndall AFNS 17 Jul 2013 -- An unmanned QF-4 drone, assigned here to the 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group, crashed on the drone runway during take-off at 8:25 a.m., July 17, 2013. No personnel were injured during the incident.
Lawmakers Question Collection of Americans' Phone Records VOA 17 Jul 2013 -- Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committee on the Judiciary have questioned why the National Security Agency is collecting the phone records of millions of Americans, when the majority of the calls are not relevant to any terrorist investigations.
Lawyer Says Snowden Could Seek Russian Citizenship VOA 17 Jul 2013 -- Edward Snowden's attorney says the fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker has not ruled out the possibility of seeking Russian citizenship.
Germany military knew of US spying: Report Iran Press TV 17 Jul 2013 -- A German newspaper has revealed that the German military has for years been aware of US spying program PRISM despite Berlin's claim that it did not know of the surveillance operations.
Putin Says U.S. Ties More Important Than Snowden 'Squabbles' RFE/RL 17 Jul 2013 -- President Vladimir Putin says Russian-American ties are more important than the issue of the fugitive former U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden, who is currently sheltering at a Moscow airport.
US Sends Extradition Requests for Snowden - WikiLeaks RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- The United States sent extradition requests for former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden to five countries, WikiLeaks said in its Twitter account on Wednesday.
US-Russia Relations Bigger Than Snowden Affair Says Putin RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin praised relations between Russia and the United States Wednesday, saying they are more important than any intelligence scandal.
White House Again Urges Russia to Reject Snowden Asylum Bid RIA Novosti 17 Jul 2013 -- The White House on Tuesday dismissed allegations that former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is being persecuted by the US government and again called on Moscow to reject his request for asylum and send him back to the United States to stand trial on charges of espionage and theft.
NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden requests asylum in Russia Iran Press TV 16 Jul 2013 -- American whistleblower Edward Snowden has submitted a request for temporary asylum in Russia, saying he faces persecution including torture and death by the US government.
Brazil: US spying response insufficient Iran Press TV 16 Jul 2013 -- Brazil says Washington has insufficiently responded to Brasilia's request for an explanation over US spying programs, recently revealed by US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden.
Britain refuses public inquiry into Litvinenko death Iran Press TV 16 Jul 2013 -- The British government has dismissed calls for a public inquiry into the poisoning of Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko, a coroner has said.
Putin: U.S. Trapping Snowden In Russia RFE/RL 16 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of trapping American intelligence leaker Edward Snowden at a Moscow airport.
Snowden Seeks Temporary Asylum In Russia RFE/RL 16 Jul 2013 -- The head of Russia's Federal Migration Service has confirmed that the fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has requested temporary asylum in Russia.
Snowden Requests Asylum in Russia – Lawyer RIA Novosti 16 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has submitted an official request for temporary asylum in Russia, a lawyer who provided him with legal assistance said Tuesday.
Snowden Files Request for Temporary Russian Asylum VOA 16 Jul 2013 -- A Russian lawyer says that former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has applied for temporary asylum in Russia.
Iran's 1st vertical flight drone unveiled in Isfahan IRNA 15 Jul 2013 -- A research firm's vertical drone was unveiled at Isfahan's Science and Technology Township in the presence of Deputy Science, Research and Technology Minister, Mohammad-Mahdi Nezhad-Nouri on Sunday.
Russia Yet to Receive Official Snowden Asylum Request – Migration Service RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2013 -- Russia's Federal Migration Service (FMS) has not yet received a request for asylum from fugitive former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, the service told RIA Novosti Monday.
Russia Seeks to Swap Spies Jailed in Germany - Report RIA Novosti 15 Jul 2013 -- Moscow is holding talks with Berlin over the possible exchange of a married couple convicted in Germany earlier this month of being Russian intelligence agents, a newspaper report said on Monday.
Reporter: Snowden's Documents Could Be US 'Worst Nightmare' RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2013 -- A reporter who was the first to publish secret document leaked by Edward Snowden said on Saturday the fugitive US intelligence contractor controls information that could become the US government's "worst nightmare" if revealed.
Russia Says No Asylum Application Received Yet From Snowden RFE/RL 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian authorities say fugitive U.S. whistle-blower Edward Snowden has not yet submitted an official request for asylum.
Putin, Obama Discussed Snowden Over Phone – Kremlin RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Barack Obama have discussed by phone urgent bilateral relations issues as well as the situation around fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, the Kremlin said Saturday.
No Asylum Application from Snowden – Russian Migration Officials RIA Novosti 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian immigration officials pledged to consider an asylum application from CIA leaker Edward Snowden – as soon as they get one.
Russia: No Asylum Request From Snowden VOA 13 Jul 2013 -- Russian officials say they have not received a formal request for asylum from fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
US Accuses Russia of Giving Snowden ‘Propaganda Platform’ RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- The White House criticized Russia for providing a “propaganda platform” for fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
UN rights chief urges protection for individuals revealing human rights violations UN News Centre 12 Jul 2013 -- A senior United Nations official stressed the need to respect the right to privacy.
Fugitive Snowden Wants To Stay In Russia RFE/RL 12 Jul 2013 -- Russian rights activists and lawyers who met with Edward Snowden say the former U.S. intelligence contractor is asking Russia to grant him political asylum.
Snowden Asks for Temporary Asylum in Russia RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden said Friday that he plans to ask Russia for temporary asylum “today.”
Snowden plans to demand asylum in Russia: Russia MP PressTV 12 Jul 2013 -- US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has said he wants to apply for asylum in Russia, a Russian lawmaker says.
Snowden Meets Rights Activists at Moscow Airport VOA 12 Jul 2013 -- Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is meeting with human rights groups and Russian lawyers at a Moscow airport to talk about what he says is "threatening behavior" by the United States.
Fugitive Snowden Meets With Rights Groups RFE/RL 12 Jul 2013 -- Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden is meeting with Russian human rights activists and lawyers at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport.
Moscow Airport Confirms Snowden Meeting to Take Place RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- A meeting between fugitive intelligence contractor Edward Snowden and representatives from Russian human rights organizations will take place at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport.
China, U.S. Spar Over Intelligence Leaker Snowden RFE/RL 12 Jul 2013 -- Officials from China and the United States have sharply disagreed over Beijing's handling of the fugitive U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.
US threats against Latin American asylum to Snowden intensify PressTV 12 Jul 2013 -- The US government is intensifying its threats against Latin American states that may offer asylum to leaker of NSA electronic spying efforts, warning them of “lasting consequences.”
‘Snowden yet to reply to Venezuela offer’ PressTV 12 Jul 2013 -- Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua says US whistleblower Edward Snowden has yet to reply to the Latin American country's offer of asylum and there has been no contact with the former CIA employee.
Snowden, Microsoft Wrangle Over NSA Collaboration Claims RIA Novosti 12 Jul 2013 -- US software giant Microsoft has closely cooperated with the US National Security Agency, The Guardian reported.
US Hackers Cooling Off Towards Federal Agencies VOA 12 Jul 2013 -- U.S. hackers say they need “some time apart” from federal government agencies, which have frequently employed them for their snooping skills.
British Coroner: Government Rejected Litvinenko Public Inquiry RFE/RL 12 Jul 2013 -- A British coroner says authorities have turned down his request to hold a public inquiry into the killing of former Russian spy Aleksandr Litvinenko.
Defense Rests Case in Manning Wikileaks Trial VOA 11 Jul 2013 -- The defense rested its case in the court-martial of U.S. Army Pfc. Bradley Manning.
Luxembourg prime minister resigns amid spy scandal PressTV 11 Jul 2013 -- Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker has announced his resignation after failing to convince lawmakers that he was not responsible for the country’s spy scandal.
Merkel defends Germany’s cooperation with NSA PressTV 11 Jul 2013 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has defended Germany’s cooperation with the US National Security Agency amid growing concerns over Washington’s secret surveillance on Europe.
Beware Unpeeled Fruit - Iran's Intelligence Ministry Issues New Security Advice RFE/RL 11 Jul 2013 -- Iran’s Intelligence Ministry has issued a long list of advice to Iranians on a wide range of topics.
US, Israel co-wrote Stuxnet against Iran: Snowden PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive US surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden says the United States and Israel created the Stuxnet computer virus.
Biden Urges China to Stop Cyber Theft VOA 10 Jul 2013 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden says Chinese cyber-theft of U.S. intellectual property must stop.
China, US talks on cyber security go well PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- China and the United States have begun the annual dialogue on cyber security, with Chinese media saying the talks go well despite recent revelations by former American spy agency contractor Edward Snowden.
Snowden Denies Cooperation With Russia or China – Report RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Former CIA employee Edward Snowden has denied supplying information to the Russian or Chinese governments.
Brazil lawmakers demand answers on US spying, urge boycott PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- As Brazil awaits Washington’s response on reports that US spy agencies also conducted surveillance on Brazilian companies and citizens.
Mexico demands information on US spying operations PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Mexico has demanded Washington to provide “broad information” about a leaked report that it was among Latin American nations monitored by US spy agencies.
Israel jails Mossad agent Prisoner X2 PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Israel has imprisoned a Mossad agent in the same prison where the intelligence agent Ben Zygier known as Prisoner X was jailed and later found hanged.
Ecuador’s Top Diplomat Says Britain Must Let Assange Go RIA Novosti 10 Jul 2013 -- Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino said British authorities were “making a big mistake” by not letting Julian Assange out of the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
Ecuador censures the British on WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange PressTV 10 Jul 2013 -- Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino has criticized British authorities for not allowing WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the Ecuadorian Embassy in London.
NSA leaker accepts political asylum in Venezuela PressTV 09 Jul 2013 -- US whistleblower Edward Snowden has accepted an offer of political asylum from Venezuela.
Venezuela Receives Snowden Asylum Request VOA 09 Jul 2013 -- Venezuela has received an official asylum request from former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Venezuela Awaits Snowden’s Arrival on Asylum Bid - President RIA Novosti 09 Jul 2013 -- Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said that his country had received a request for political asylum from fugitive ex-CIA employee Edward Snowden and awaits his arrival.
Snowden Justifies Intelligence Leaks in New Video VOA 09 Jul 2013 -- Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden explained his disclosure of clandestine American surveillance programs in a newly released segment of a video recorded last month.
Bin Laden Probe Finds Pakistan 'Negligent And Incompetent' RFE/RL 09 Jul 2013 -- Report that was commissioned by Pakistan says Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden was able to live in the country undetected for nine years because of "negligence and incompetence."
A leaked report assails Pakistani officials over Bin Laden affair PressTV 09 Jul 2013 -- A recent leaked Pakistani government report has blasted the country's civilian and military leadership for failing to detect the presence of slain al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden for years.
US, China Discuss Cyber Security VOA 09 Jul 2013 -- The United States and China discussed the sensitive topic of cyber security during the first of four days of talks aimed at expanding cooperation between the two world powers.
Cuba's Castro Backs Snowden Asylum Offers VOA 08 Jul 2013 -- Cuban President Raul Castro has voiced his support for the three leftist nations offering asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Cuba Supports South American Drive to Grant Snowden Asylum RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2013 -- Cuba supports the governments of Venezuela, Bolivia and Nicaragua, which offered asylum to ex-CIA employee Edward Snowden.
Cuba’s Raul Castro backs asylum offers to Edward Snowden PressTV 08 Jul 2013 -- Cuban President Raul Castro has backed offers of asylum by Latin American countries to former CIA contractor Edward Snowden.
Uruguay Ready to Consider Asylum for Snowden – First Lady RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2013 -- Uruguay’s first lady, Senator Lucia Topolansky, said her country would consider giving asylum to fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Nicaraguan Embassy in Russia Receives Snowden’s Asylum Bid RIA Novosti 08 Jul 2013 -- Nicaragua’s embassy in Moscow has received an official asylum request from fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
U.S., EU To Talk Trade Amid Spy Furor RFE/RL 08 Jul 2013 -- The European Union and the United States are due to open negotiations on the creation of what would be the world’s biggest free-trade zone.
Germany cautions EU over US spying PressTV 08 Jul 2013 -- German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said that Europe should push ahead with free-trade negotiations with the United States.
UK blocks EU-US espionage talks PressTV 08 Jul 2013 -- Britain has blocked talks between the US and the European Union on the US spying on the EU.
Background Briefing on the Upcoming Strategic and Economic Dialogue and U.S.-China Relations US Dept. of State 08 Jul 2013
US, China Open First Meeting to Ease Cyber Disputes VOA 08 Jul 2013 -- The United States and China have opened the first meeting of a committee aimed at easing cybersecurity disputes that have become a major irritant in relations between the two world powers.
Defense Opens in Manning WikiLeaks Case VOA 08 Jul 2013 -- Defense attorneys in the court-martial of U.S. Army private Bradley Manning have opened their case.
Report Blasts Pakistani Leaders Over Bin Laden VOA 08 Jul 2013 -- A leaked Pakistani government report says "collective failure" by that country's military and civilian leaders allowed al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden to live there undetected for years.
Pakistani Report Criticizes Government Over Bin Laden RFE/RL 08 Jul 2013 -- A Pakistani government report into Osama bin Laden has strongly criticized the country's military and civilian leaders.
Russian Official: Venezuela Best Option for Snowden VOA 07 Jul 2013 -- An influential Russian parliament member has encouraged Edward Snowden to accept Venezuela's offer of asylum.
Venezuela Awaits Snowden’s Reply to Asylum Offer – Ministry RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2013 -- Venezuela, which has offered asylum to former CIA employee Edward Snowden, will wait for the fugitive intelligence expert’s reply.
Nicaraguan Media Publish Snowden Asylum Request Letter RIA Novosti 07 Jul 2013 -- Nicaraguan media published a letter by ex-CIA employee Edward Snowden requesting asylum in the Central American country.
Bolivia Offers Asylum to US Intel Leaker Snowden VOA 06 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales says he would grant asylum to former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden if he requests it.
Bolivia Becomes Third Country Saying It Would Grant Snowden Asylum RFE/RL 06 Jul 2013 -- The president of Bolivia has joined two other South American countries in saying he would give asylum to fugitive U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Bolivia Becomes 3rd Country To Offer Refuge To Snowden RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2013 -- Former CIA employee Edward Snowden’s options appeared to be broadening as Bolivia became the third country to say that it would be prepared to offer political asylum.
Venezuela, Nicaragua Offer Snowden Asylum RFE/RL 06 Jul 2013 -- The presidents of Venezuela and Nicaragua say they are willing to give asylum to U.S. intelligence leaker Edward Snowden.
Nicaragua, Venezuela May Grant Snowden Asylum - Reports RIA Novosti 06 Jul 2013 -- Nicaragua and Venezuela may give political asylum to former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, media quoted the two countries’ leaders as saying.
Low-key Reaction to French Surveillance Allegations VOA 05 Jul 2013 -- Report claiming that France is carrying out similar electronic surveillance has drawn a surprisingly low key reaction at home.
French Intelligence Also Said To Be Storing E-Mails, Phone Calls RFE/RL 05 Jul 2013 -- The French daily "Le Monde" reports that the country's foreign intelligence service intercepts all electronic communications in France.
France Has Hi-tech E-Surveillance Network - Unconfirmed Report RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- France has its own electronic surveillance network, which might be similar to the Prism program in the United States.
Snowden Applies for Asylum in 6 More Countries RIA Novosti 05 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has sent asylum requests to six more countries.
France Turns Down Snowden Asylum Request VOA 05 Jul 2013 -- France is rejecting a request for asylum from fugitive former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Bolivia Threatens to Close US Embassy over Plane Row VOA 05 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane was grounded in Europe amid suspicions that NSA leaker Edward Snowden was on board.
Europe Reacts to US Surveillance Allegations VOA 04 Jul 2013 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and German Chancellor Angela Merkel have agreed to a meeting of U.S. and German security officials in the coming days.
EU calls for scrapping deals with US over espionage leaks PressTV 04 Jul 2013 -- The European Parliament says it will scrap agreements with the United States granting it access to European travel and financial data unless Washington reveals the extent of its spying operations.
French secret services spy on citizens, report says PressTV 04 Jul 2013 -- France’s secret services illegally have been spying on the citizens by monitoring their telephone and internet communications as well as internet searches.
Italy, France Reject Snowden Asylum Requests RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- Italy and France have rejected asylum requests from fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Where in the World Can Edward Snowden Go? RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- The options of finding a country that will grant him asylum are slowly dwindling for US fugitive Edward Snowden.
France Apologizes to Bolivia for Jet Incident Over Snowden RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- France has apologized to Bolivia for closing its airspace to President Evo Morales.
France apologizes for rejecting Bolivian president’s flight PressTV 04 Jul 2013 -- France has apologized to Bolivia for closing its airspace to President Evo Morales, blaming the incident on “conflicting information” about the plane’s passengers.
UK Undecided Over Litvinenko Death Inquiry RIA Novosti 04 Jul 2013 -- The UK government has notified senior judge leading the inquest, that it is unlikely to decide soon whether to replace the ongoing inquest with a public inquiry.
Readout of the President’s Phone Call with Chancellor Merkel of Germany The White House 03 Jul 2013
US Officials Defend Surveillance of Allies VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Allegations that the United States has been eavesdropping on some its European and Asian allies have created an international uproar.
Bolivia Blasts Austria for Detaining President VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivia has criticized Austria for diverting the Bolivian president's plane on suspicion it was carrying fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Bolivia Furious After Presidential Plane Rerouted Over Snowden Suspicions RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivia has criticized countries after airplane carrying President Evo Morales home from Moscow was denied entry to airspace amid suspicions that Edward Snowden was on board.
Bolivian President's Plane Rerouted Over Snowden Suspicions VOA 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales remains in Austria more than 12 hours after his plane was diverted following suspicions it was carrying fugitive U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Bolivian President’s Plane Diverted Over Snowden - FM RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales’s plane has been forced to land in Austria after France and Portugal refused to let the jet cross their airspace amid rumors that Edward Snowden was on board.
Morales' plane forced to land in Austria PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane has been diverted to Austria due to false rumors that US surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden was on board.
UK could face EU court over spying revelations PressTV 03 Jul 2013 -- The European Union is examining the potential violation of the EU law over revealed tapping of global communications and sharing of gleaned data with the United States.
Amnesty Denounces CIS-Wide 'Renditions Program' RFE/RL 03 Jul 2013 -- Amnesty International says law-enforcement agencies in Central Asia's republics, Russia, and Ukraine are "colluding in the abduction, disappearance, unlawful transfer, and torture of wanted individuals."
Secretary Kerry Press Statement After Meeting With Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov US Dept. of State 02 Jul 2013
Snowden Drops Asylum Bid for Russia: Official VOA 02 Jul 2013 -- A Russian official says fugitive American spy agency contractor Edward Snowden has dropped his bid for asylum in Russia.
Snowden Reportedly Withdraws Russian Asylum Request RFE/RL 02 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has reportedly withdrawn his request for asylum in Russia.
US Talking to Potential Asylum Countries About Snowden’s Return RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- The United States in communicating with several countries that could offer former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden political asylum or be a stopover.
Snowden Slams Obama Over Interference in Asylum Bid RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- Edward Snowden has accused US President Barack Obama of "pressuring the leaders" of countries where the fugitive former US intelligence contractor sought political asylum.
Snowden deserves world’s protection: Venezuelan President PressTV 02 Jul 2013 -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says US surveillance whistleblower Edward Snowden deserves the “world’s protection” for revealing Washington’s spy program.
India Turns Down Snowden's Asylum Request RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- India has refused to grant asylum to Edward Snowden, the former US intelligence contractor wanted by the United States for leaking state secrets.
Snowden Applies for Asylum in More than 20 Countries VOA 02 Jul 2013 -- Fugitive former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has applied for asylum in at least 20 countries, but he has dropped his bid for permanent refuge in Russia.
EC orders sweep after US spying reports PressTV 02 Jul 2013 -- President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso has ordered a security sweep following reports of US spying activities in EU buildings.
'70 cyber attacks hit UK each month' PressTV 02 Jul 2013 -- Britain is being targeted by around 70 complicated cyber attacks on government or industry networks with espionage purposes every month, a top British spy says.
German Court Sends ‘Russian Spies’ to Jail RIA Novosti 02 Jul 2013 -- A German court has delivered its verdict in an international espionage case, finding a couple guilty of spying for Russia and sentencing them to over five years behind bars.
The Cold War Roots Of Islamist Terrorism RFE/RL 02 Jul 2013 -- The highest-ranking intelligence officer ever to defect from the Eastern Bloc says the Soviet Union orchestrated an anti-American and anti-Israeli propaganda campaign in the Middle East four decades ago.
Europe Demands Answers on NSA Bugging Claims VOA 01 Jul 2013 -- European politicians have reacted angrily to claims that the U.S. National Security Agency has bugged European Union missions and tapped phone calls and e-mails.
Germany Calls Allegations of US Bugging 'Unacceptable' VOA 01 Jul 2013 -- Germany said if allegations are true, then such spying on friends is "unacceptable."
Germany Calls Reported U.S. Eavesdropping 'Unacceptable' RFE/RL 01 Jul 2013 -- The spokesman of German Chancellor Angela Merkel says if reports that Washington spied on its European allies are true, the behavior is "unacceptable."
Germany to charge UK, US over spying PressTV 01 Jul 2013 -- Germany Federal Prosecutor's Office says it is preparing to bring charges against US and British intelligence agencies over large-scale spying operations on EU offices.
US Might Also Be Spying on Russian Diplomats – Putin RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said the United States could also be spying on Russian diplomats.
Putin Cites Condition For Snowden To Stay In Russia RFE/RL 01 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said fugitive former U.S. National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden could remain in Russia but must meet at least one condition.
Putin: Snowden Can Stay in Russia if He Stops Leaks VOA 01 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country has never extradited anyone before and that U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden could remain in Moscow if he stopped issuing leaks.
Snowden Can Stay but Must Stop Harming US – Putin RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2013 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Edward Snowden could stay in Russia, if he wanted to, but must stop leaking secrets and doing other activities to harm the United States.
US Hopes for Russian Help in Snowden Standoff – Obama RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2013 -- US President Barack Obama said the United States and Russia have had “high-level” discussions about the case of fugitive former US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden.
Source: Snowden Applies for Asylum in Russia VOA 01 Jul 2013 -- A Russian immigration official said that U.S. fugitive Edward Snowden has applied for political asylum in Russia.
Russian official confirms asylum request from NSA leaker PressTV 01 Jul 2013 -- A Russian consular official says American whistle-blower Edward Snowden has applied for political asylum in the country.
Ecuador Alleges Hacking As Snowden Asylum Offer Chance Fades RIA Novosti 01 Jul 2013 -- Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Ricardo Patino has said that his email account was broken into by an unknown hacker.
RQ-21A Small UAS completes first East Coast flight USMC News 01 Jul 2013 -- The RQ-21A Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System completed its first East Coast flight from Webster Field Annex.
Iran arrests 8 Slovaks for restricted areas photography: Attorney General PressTV 01 Jul 2013 -- Iran’s Attorney General Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei says eight Slovak citizens and one Iranian have been arrested on charges of photography of restricted areas.
Belarusian Activist Convicted Of Attempting To Contact Spy Agency RFE/RL 01 Jul 2013 -- An opposition activist in Belarus has been sentenced to 18 months in jail after being convicted of attempting to contact a foreign intelligence service.

NEWSLETTER

Join the GlobalSecurity.org mailing list