New York Times, Guardian call for Snowden clemency

Last Updated: Friday, January 3, 2014, 00:32

The New York Times and Guardian newspapers called on Thursday for US leaker Edward Snowden to be granted clemency for his revelations on US government spying.

Mobile carriers failed to use tech fixes to thwart spying: Expert

Last Updated: Saturday, December 28, 2013, 08:44

The world`s mobile phone carriers have failed to implement technology fixes available since 2008 that would have thwarted the National Security Agency`s ability to eavesdrop on many mobile phone calls, a cyber security expert says.

Barack Obama defends surveillance program, says it keeps nations safe

Last Updated: Saturday, December 21, 2013, 08:51

Acknowledging the need of a system of check and balance to prevent any misuse, US President Barack Obama defended the controversial internet and phone surveillance program arguing that this keeps the nations safe and has prevented terrorist strike.

Snowden revelations may lead to spying curbs: Experts

Last Updated: Friday, December 20, 2013, 18:22

The most serious rebuke to the NSA came Wednesday from a panel of establishment figures named by the White House to review the surveillance operations that mushroomed after the attacks of September 11, 2001.

Obama to release review panel report into NSA spy sweeps

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 03:58

The White House will release a review on Wednesday calling for reforms in National Security Agency spying sweeps, exposed by Edward Snowden, which have angered US allies and raised legal and privacy concerns.

Under fire Obama meets Internet chieftains over spying

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 00:39

Under fire from courts and allies over a vast US spying dragnet, President Barack Obama faced new heat on Tuesday from Internet titans.

NSA`s indiscriminate spying `collapsing`: Edward Snowden

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 00:37

Edward Snowden wrote in a lengthy "open letter to the people of Brazil" that he`s been inspired by the global debate ignited by his release of thousands of NSA documents.

US judge says phone surveillance program likely unlawful

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 10:41

The US government`s gathering of Americans` phone records is likely unlawful, a judge ruled on Monday, raising "serious doubts" about the value of the National Security Agency`s so-called metadata counter terrorism program.

White House demands trial for Snowden after amnesty talk

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 17, 2013, 01:58

The White House Monday renewed its demand for Edward Snowden to return home to face trial, after a top spy official floated the idea of an amnesty deal to plug his damaging intelligence leaks.