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France: another snooping state, says Le Monde

A report from Le Monde alleges that France's external intelligence services have been operating extensive surveillance programs similar to those conducted by the NSA in the US.
Terrorism & Security Faulty lead linked Snowden to Bolivian jet, European officials say

On Friday Spain became the first European government to admit it believed Edward Snowden was aboard a flight carrying Bolivia's president that was grounded in Austria Tuesday.
July 4 protests target NSA surveillance as Fourth Amendment violations (+video)

This year, on the Fourth, a coalition of activists is rallying to the cry of 'Restore the Fourth,' as in Amendment. Protests both digital and physical are planned against NSA surveillance programs.
Snowden search on Bolivian plane sparks Latin American criticism

Leaders across Latin America shared concerns about the significance of the diversion of Bolivian President Evo Morales' plane. Bolivian officials suggested the United States encouraged the diversion because Morales previously suggested he would consider granting asylum to former NSA contractor Edward Snowden.
Bolivia now has even less to lose in sheltering Snowden (+video)

The grounding of President Morales's plane on suspicion he was transporting Edward Snowden has garnered anger from allies across Latin America.
Global News Blog Latin America outraged over Morales' European pat down

The Bolivian leader's flight was diverted to Austria on suspicion that Edward Snowden was aboard.
Edward Snowden to Venezuela? Bolivia? Chatter about asylum sites morphing.

Asylum options for leaker Edward Snowden keep narrowing. Even countries that don't mind poking the US aren't necessarily ready to take him in.
The Monitor's View When officials try to ban economic truth

A mandate on Chinese media not to report a credit crunch is the latest example of governments trying to keep bad news under wraps. But the forces for honest financial data are too strong to defy.
Probe of Stuxnet leak said to focus on US general. But why would he blab?

News reports say retired Gen. James Cartwright is the subject of a Justice Department investigation into a leak about the Stuxnet cyberweapon, which took aim at Iran's nuclear program. Here's what he's said in the past about what should and shouldn't be a military secret.
Russia debates letting Snowden in from the cold (+video)

But would a Kremlin offer of asylum to the former NSA contractor be cynical or altruistic?
Chapter & Verse Spy vs. Spy: 16th-Century Style

Thanks to human nature, the essence of espionage hasn't changed much in 500 years. Historian Stephen Budiansky compares spying in the 16th-century with modern-day tactics.
Terrorism & Security Long layover: Ecuador says it could take two months to decide on Snowden's asylum

Russian officials say NSA leaker Edward Snowden is still in a Moscow airport.
Snowden stuck in Moscow: Public support falls

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden flew to Moscow from Hong Kong on Sunday. His ongoing presence in a Moscow airport may test the relationship between the United States and Russia. He faces U.S. charges of espionage for leaking secret government surveillance details.
With more at stake, US and Russia cool war of words over l'Affaire Snowden (+video)

The Edward Snowden affair elicited a round of threats and needling from US and Russian officials, but the two powers have appeared to pull back, mindful they have more consequential mutual interests.
Snowden, stuck in Moscow airport, becoming headache for Russia

Most Russian analysts say the former NSA contractor's saga has ceased to be amusing for the Kremlin, which has multiple reasons to keep Snowden at arm's length.
Global News Blog Good Reads: From a bold vision for China to cyberwarfare to Norwegian fishing

This week's round-up of Good Reads includes China's desire to become the world's main superpower, Edward Snowden's confessional video, the ease of making cyberweapons, eradicating global poverty, and the demise of Norwegian fishermen.
Backchannels The US demands Russia give up Snowden: Thanks, says Putin.

Every time the US 'demands' something from another country without considering the other parties' interests and motivations, it weakens itself. Vladimir Putin has been pointing this out.
Decoder Wire Hillary Clinton weighs in on Edward Snowden: Is that appropriate?

Generally, former secretaries of State stay quiet on matters that affect their successors – such as the Edward Snowden leaks. But Hillary Clinton, eyeing a presidential run, has different rules.
Putin: Snowden, still in Moscow airport, is a 'free man'

While Edward Snowden is in Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, he is technically not in Russia. Vladimir Putin said today he will not extradite him.
Whitehouse.gov petition to pardon Snowden passes 100,000 signatures

Whitehouse.gov: The administration routinely declines to comment on petitions regarding law enforcement matters, including pardon requests. The ultimate answer is the administration's pursuit of Snowden on espionage charges.
Edward Snowden gives countries a chance to thumb nose at US

The US has long emphasized the importance it gives to the human rights of the citizens of the nations it is dealing with. Now, countries aiding Edward Snowden as he tries to evade US justice can turn the tables on the US.
Snowden saga in overdrive after flight to Russia

Internet snark intensifies amid uncertainty about NSA leaker Edward Snowden's current whereabouts.
Ecuador: Snowden would be protected on our soil

But the South American nation is no bastion of free speech. Its ranking on press freedom is going from bad to worse.
Backchannels Snowden says he doesn't want NSA leaks to be about him. Really?

'I want it to be about what the US government is doing,' said NSA leaker Edward Snowden. But if that were true, we probably wouldn't even know his name.
Could Snowden make Ecuador's leader 'the new Chávez?'

In championing Snowden, President Correa is further cementing his image as a successor to Chávez who can take on the US.