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Who’s on NSA’s list of 122 heads of state to track?

We only know 11 of the 122. But No. 9 is the NSA's old favorite, German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

On Mar 30, 2014 by Kevin Collier

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France and Germany want a European Internet to protect data from U.S.

Angela Merkel is tired of being spied on by the NSA.

On Feb 17, 2014 by Brendan O'Connor

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European Parliament invites Snowden to testify in NSA investigation

But is Snowden interested when asylum isn't on the table?

On Jan 9, 2014 by Joe Kloc

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The 10 NSA leaks you need to understand in 2013

"This is the truth; this is what's happening. You should decide whether we need to be doing this."

On Dec 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Did the NSA agree to let Britain spy on U.S. citizens?

In 1946, the U.S. and Britain agreed not to spy on one another. Both countries do it anyway.

On Nov 21, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Republicans blast Obamacare with Mac parody videos

In the seemingly never-ending ideological war around healthcare, Republicans may have finally found the perfect weapon.

On Nov 12, 2013 by Kevin Collier

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Germany won’t trade Snowden testimony for asylum

"I made clear again that we will stick to our decision from the summer that Mr Snowden has no right to asylum in Germany." 

On Nov 6, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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No, Snowden never asked for U.S. clemency

So why is everyone reporting that he did?

On Nov 4, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Snowden may go to Germany if Merkel can ensure his safety

Provided he can avoid extradition to the U.S., Snowden is game to help Germany invesigate NSA spying.

On Nov 1, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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EU official implies U.S. spied on Europe for economic gain

"Why listen to the phone of millions of innocent Europeans? This has nothing to do with fighting terrorism," said an EU official.

On Oct 30, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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Obama halts NSA surveillance of United Nations headquarters

After months of controvery surrounding the NSA's surveillance of the UN in New York, Obama has put a halt to all spying.

On Oct 29, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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NSA officials claim Obama knew allied leaders were monitored

NSA officials say President Obama knew more about spying on foreign leaders than the adminstration has admitted.

On Oct 29, 2013 by Dell Cameron

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NSA didn’t tap Angela Merkel’s official, secure phone

Does the chancellor of Germany actually conduct confidential state business on her personal cell phone? Of course not.

On Oct 28, 2013 by Joe Kloc

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India’s prime minister is almost impossible to spy on

His strategy? Just completely avoid 21st century technology.

On Oct 28, 2013 by Cody Permenter

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The NSA first tapped Angela Merkel’s phone in 2002

U.S. monitoring of Merkel has apparently ended, but Der Spiegel reports it started years before she became Germany's chancellor.

On Oct 27, 2013 by Jay Hathaway