The Lede: Latest Updates on Snowden’s Asylum Pursuit
The Lede is providing live updates on the former National Security Agency contractor who has acknowledged disclosing information about American surveillance programs.
View ArticleLeaker’s Flight Raises Tension Between U.S. and 3 Nations
The Obama administration escalated its criticism on Monday of Russia, China and Ecuador, the countries that appeared to be protecting Edward J. Snowden, who is wanted on spying charges.
View ArticleSnowden Revelations Will Continue, Assange Says
Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, said more secrets from the documents that Edward J. Snowden smuggled from the United States would be published.
View ArticleBarring of Bolivian Plane Infuriates Latin America as Snowden Case Widens
Latin American leaders condemned the refusal to let Bolivia’s president fly over European nations over what Bolivian officials said were suspicions that Edward J. Snowden was on board.
View ArticleSnowden Lawyer Says No Clearance to Leave Airport
The lawyer helping Edward J. Snowden brought him clothes and a copy of “Crime and Punishment” but said more work was needed on his asylum request.
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