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Pardon Snowden campaign launched
Edward Snowden campaigners have launched a push for a pardon by the US president.Edward Snowden campaigners have launched a push for a pardon by the US president.
TIFF: Oliver Stone makes a comeback and Ewan McGregor debuts in Toronto
Snowden It’s been dubbed the most important and galvanizing political drama by an American filmmaker in years.Snowden It’s been dubbed the most important and galvanizing political drama by an American filmmaker in years.
A leak from Snowden film sets the tone at Comic-Con International
Superman joined the hordes of zombies, Storm Troopers and Star Fleet officers in San Diego for Comic-Con International.Superman joined the hordes of zombies, Storm Troopers and Star Fleet officers in San Diego for Comic-Con International.
Edward Snowden signs up to Twitter
Fugitive US intelligence worker Edward Snowden has signed up to Twitter from exile in Russia. His first tweet, “Can you hear me now?” was re-tweetedFugitive US intelligence worker Edward Snowden has signed up to Twitter from exile in Russia. His first tweet, “Can you hear me now?” was re-tweeted
Snowden honoured by Norway for US surveillance leaks
Edward Snowden has been honored by the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression for his revelations of the mass surveillanceEdward Snowden has been honored by the Norwegian Academy of Literature and Freedom of Expression for his revelations of the mass surveillance
Edward Snowden will not be pardoned, White House insists
Edward Snowden will not get a presidential pardon. The White House has responded to a petition set up in June 2013 using the 'We the people' siteEdward Snowden will not get a presidential pardon. The White House has responded to a petition set up in June 2013 using the 'We the people' site
Read Wikileaks' top French NSA Intercepts
The following extracts of NSA intercepts of French leadership and presidents have been leaked by whistleblowing organisation WikileaksThe following extracts of NSA intercepts of French leadership and presidents have been leaked by whistleblowing organisation Wikileaks
USA Freedom Act passed by Senate and signed by President Obama, limiting NSA surveillance
The US Senate has passed the USA Freedom Act putting an end to the mass collection of Americans' telephone records by the National Security Agency.The US Senate has passed the USA Freedom Act putting an end to the mass collection of Americans' telephone records by the National Security Agency.
US spying powers suspended after Senate setback
The US National Security Agency (NSA) has temporary lost its authority to collect bulk phone records. The surveillance programme made public byThe US National Security Agency (NSA) has temporary lost its authority to collect bulk phone records. The surveillance programme made public by
US Senate fails to act over controversial surveillance laws
The US Senate has failed to reach a deal over extending anti-terrorist laws that let its security services collect phone data. It means the law knownThe US Senate has failed to reach a deal over extending anti-terrorist laws that let its security services collect phone data. It means the law known
Snowden, Assange and Manning statues unveiled in Berlin
Taking a stand in Berlin’s Alexanderplatz are whistleblowers Chelsea Manning, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden. The life-size bronze statues wereTaking a stand in Berlin’s Alexanderplatz are whistleblowers Chelsea Manning, Julian Assange and Edward Snowden. The life-size bronze statues were
Anonymous artists secretly erect Snowden statue in New York park
A controversial bronze statute of intelligence leaker Edward Snowden was secretly erected over night in a New York city park. Artists put a statue ofA controversial bronze statute of intelligence leaker Edward Snowden was secretly erected over night in a New York city park. Artists put a statue of
Oscar-winning doc 'Citizenfour' chronicles Edward Snowden's
'Citizenfour' chronicles Edward Snowden's exchanges with journalists in a Hong Kong hotel room as he reveals the scale of the US government's spying programme at home and abroad.'Citizenfour' chronicles Edward Snowden's exchanges with journalists in a Hong Kong hotel room as he reveals the scale of the US government's spying programme at home and abroad.
Edward Snowden makes Switzerland asylum appeal
Edward Snowden has made a public appeal for Switzerland to grant him asylum. The fugitive former US spy agency contractor told an audience in GenevaEdward Snowden has made a public appeal for Switzerland to grant him asylum. The fugitive former US spy agency contractor told an audience in Geneva
A quite unique Festival
The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) is one of the most important events dedicated to cinema and human rights worldwideThe International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights (FIFDH) is one of the most important events dedicated to cinema and human rights worldwide
Snowden is Citizenfour subject
Citizenfour has been premiered at the New York Film Festival. It is a documentary about Edward Snowden, who blew the whistle on US surveillance ofCitizenfour has been premiered at the New York Film Festival. It is a documentary about Edward Snowden, who blew the whistle on US surveillance of
Dropbox denies claims 7 million users' accounts hacked
Anonymous hackers claim to have stolen nearly 7 million usernames and passwords from online file-sharing service Dropbox. However Dropbox deniesAnonymous hackers claim to have stolen nearly 7 million usernames and passwords from online file-sharing service Dropbox. However Dropbox denies
Snowden awarded 'Alternative Nobel Prize'
Edward Snowden, wanted by the United States for leaking extensive secrets of its electronic surveillance programmes, has been awarded Sweden’s RightEdward Snowden, wanted by the United States for leaking extensive secrets of its electronic surveillance programmes, has been awarded Sweden’s Right
Snowden, Assange, Dotcom rally against surveillance in New Zealand
A few days before New Zealand’s general elections, Kim Dotcom has turned a rally of the Internet Party into a star-studded panel against InternetA few days before New Zealand’s general elections, Kim Dotcom has turned a rally of the Internet Party into a star-studded panel against Internet
Anti-spying march attracts thousands in Berlin
Thousands of people have filled the streets of Berlin to protest against spying and data collection. Marching under the slogan “freedom instead ofThousands of people have filled the streets of Berlin to protest against spying and data collection. Marching under the slogan “freedom instead of
Snowden: three more years in Russia
US whistle-blower Edward Snowden has been granted a three-year residence permit from Russia. He has already been living there for over a year andUS whistle-blower Edward Snowden has been granted a three-year residence permit from Russia. He has already been living there for over a year and
Whistleblower Snowden's asylum in Russia expires
US whistleblower Edward Snowden’s year-long asylum in Russia has come to an end and it’s not known whether his stay will be extended. The formerUS whistleblower Edward Snowden’s year-long asylum in Russia has come to an end and it’s not known whether his stay will be extended. The former
Edward Snowden: after one year in Russia, what now for the NSA whistleblower?
July 31, 2014 marks one year since NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden was granted political asylum in Russia. The former National Security AgencyJuly 31, 2014 marks one year since NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden was granted political asylum in Russia. The former National Security Agency
Snowden reveals asylum refusals
Former US National Security Agency contractor, Edward Snowden, has told a Council of Europe hearing that he had a personal duty to his countryFormer US National Security Agency contractor, Edward Snowden, has told a Council of Europe hearing that he had a personal duty to his country
Whistleblower Snowden tells US TV that he was 'trained as a spy'
In his first full interview with US television, fugitive NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has insisted that he used to be a fully-fledged AmericanIn his first full interview with US television, fugitive NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden has insisted that he used to be a fully-fledged American
It's no secret: Snowden is now a comic book hero
From whistleblower to comic book hero. ‘Beyond: Edward Snowden’ charts the life of the former NSA contractor and his reasons for taking part in theFrom whistleblower to comic book hero. ‘Beyond: Edward Snowden’ charts the life of the former NSA contractor and his reasons for taking part in the
Putin questioned by surprise guest in TV marathon
Russian President Vladimir Putin has held his annual televised marathon question and answer session, during which America’s most famous exile WilliamRussian President Vladimir Putin has held his annual televised marathon question and answer session, during which America’s most famous exile William
Guardian US and Washington Post win Pulitzers for secret surveillance reports
The Guardian US edition and the Washington Post have both won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for their coverage of secret surveillance by theThe Guardian US edition and the Washington Post have both won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for their coverage of secret surveillance by the
Edward Snowden claims US spied on human rights groups
The US has been spying on human rights activists, according to NSA superleaker Edward Snowden. He made the claims whilst giving evidence to theThe US has been spying on human rights activists, according to NSA superleaker Edward Snowden. He made the claims whilst giving evidence to the
Watch: Edward Snowden claims intelligence agencies screen trillions of private data
Intelligence agencies have screened trillions of citizens’ private communications over the vaguest of threats, Edward Snowden has claimed. TheIntelligence agencies have screened trillions of citizens’ private communications over the vaguest of threats, Edward Snowden has claimed. The