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Edward Snowden was given asylum in Russia after leaking secret surveillance operation files

Snowden seeks Russian passport for sake of future son

World • 02 Nov

The NSA's mass surveillance of telephone records came to light when Edward Snowden blew the whistle

NSA mass phone data collection deemed illegal

Edward Snowden, Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange - central figures in the WikiLeaks story

Five things to know about WikiLeaks

World • 11 Apr 19

Edward Snowden issued his surveillance warning via video link from Moscow

Edward Snowden warns Israelis of surveillance dangers

World • 07 Nov 18

Edward Snowden downloaded secret files when he worked as a contractor at the CIA and National Security Agency

Britain moves spies as Russia cracks Snowden files

News • 14 Jun 15

The existence of the programme was revealed by former NSA contractor Edward Snowden

US court rules NSA bulk data sweep illegal

World • 07 May 15

Edward Snowden's lawyer said it would allow him to move about freely and travel abroad

Snowden gets three-year Russian residence permit

News • 07 Aug 14

Edward Snowden told NBC News that he is 'not a spy'

Snowden denies giving information to Russia

News • 29 May 14

Edward Snowden rejected comments by critics that he was a low-level analyst

Edward Snowden says he was trained 'as a spy'

News • 28 May 14

Mr Snowden said the prize was a "vindication for everyone who believes that the public has a role in government".

Pulitzer Prize awarded for Edward Snowden coverage

News • 14 Apr 14

The system allows the agency to review conversations up to a month after they take place

NSA can record 100% of phone calls - report

News • 19 Mar 14

Still images were reportedly collected from Yahoo webcam chats

UK spy agency 'harvested' webcam images

News • 27 Feb 14

Barack Obama said reforms will give greater transparency

Obama announces new NSA guidelines

News • 18 Jan 14

The secret NSA database stores information from text messages for future use

NSA collects millions of global text messages

News • 16 Jan 14

Edward Snowden's message is an alternative to that of Britain's Queen Elizabeth

Snowden calls for privacy in Christmas message

News • 25 Dec 13

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has welcomed the decision

US judge rules NSA likely to be unconstitutional

News • 17 Dec 13

Details of the NSA programme were revealed following leaks by Edward Snowden

US judge says NSA programme may be unlawful

News • 16 Dec 13

Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said it was a step Indonesia must take

Indonesia angered by claims of spying by Australia

News • 20 Nov 13

The Berlin flag flies next to a white structure that, according to media reports, contains sophisticated electronic surveillance equipment and stands on top of the British embassy

Germany summons British ambassador over spy claims

News • 05 Nov 13

Edward Snowden said debate about mass surveillance showed his revelations were helping to bring about change

Snowden says reaction to leaks justifies actions

News • 03 Nov 13

Germany and France have been the most vocal in protesting about US mass surveillance of European communication networks revealed by Mr Snowden since June

Europe running spy schemes too: British newspaper

News • 02 Nov 13

Google and Yahoo constantly send data over leased and shared or exclusive international fibre-optic telecommunication lines as they sync information

NSA accused of intercepting data centres' traffic

News • 31 Oct 13

New allegations suggest Angela Merkel's phone was being bugged since 2002

US may have bugged Merkel's phone since 2002

News • 27 Oct 13

Latest revelations in German media from Edward Snowden files include US phone-tapping of Chancellor Merkel's private mobile

Brazil and Germany prepare UN motion on spying

News • 26 Oct 13

French President Francois Hollande talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel

France and Germany want US spying agreement

News • 25 Oct 13

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