Vladimir Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Edward Snowden
Edward Snowden fled the United States and was given asylum in Russia after leaking secret files in 2013 that revealed vast domestic and international surveillance operations carried out by the NSA, where he worked.
Sep 27, 2022, 06:48 AM IST
Whistleblower Edward Snowden's book earnings should go to US government, court rules
In September 2019, the U.S. government sued Snowden, who resides in Russia, over his publication of "Permanent Record".
Oct 02, 2020, 01:17 AM IST
Aadhar security issue: Edward Snowden hails reporter who exposed flaws in UIDAI system
Snowden also suggested that action should rather be taken against UIDAI.
Jan 09, 2018, 10:40 AM IST
Aadhaar security will be breached, predicts whistleblower Edward Snowden
Snowden said it is the natural tendency of government to desire perfect records of private lives.
Jan 05, 2018, 13:38 PM IST
Russia to grant James Comey asylum if US persecutes him: Vladimir Putin
"If there is persecution against Comey, we will be ready to grant him political asylum as well," said Putin.
Jun 15, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
Vladimir Putin jokes could offer asylum to ex-FBI chief James Comey
Putin granted asylum to Snowden after he leaked details of US surveillance programmes and was stranded in Moscow after his passport was cancelled.
Jun 15, 2017, 18:55 PM IST
Vladimir Putin reveals his views on women, gays and Edward Snowden
Putin even denied that there was any persecution of gay people in Russia, despite a law being passed against the "propaganda of homosexuality among minors".
Jun 08, 2017, 13:06 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin stirs controversy, says 'I am not a woman, so I don't have bad days'
Putin has stirred a controversy by making a sexist comment in a documentary.
Jun 07, 2017, 17:03 PM IST
Russia considers returning Edward Snowden to US as ''gift''
Russia is considering turning over Edward Snowden as a "gift" to US President Donald Trump who had said the National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower deserves to be executed for being a spy, according to a senior American intelligence official.
Feb 11, 2017, 10:08 AM IST
Russia allows Snowden to stay for two more years
Russian authorities have extended US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden`s Russian residency permit by two years, the foreign ministry said Wednesday.
Jan 18, 2017, 14:59 PM IST
Edward Snowden a 'fabricator' in contact with Russian intel: Report
A scathing US Congressional report released today branded intelligence leaker Edward Snowden a "serial exaggerator and fabricator" and said he has had continual contact with Russian intelligence services.
Dec 23, 2016, 01:50 AM IST
Edward Snowden sends strong anti-surveillance message to US President-elect Donald Trump
In a clear message to US President-elect Donald Trump, the famed National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden has said that government surveillance programmes will create "vulnerabilities" for social media users.
Dec 14, 2016, 09:46 AM IST
US, UK spies targeted phone calls made from airplanes: Report
Le Monde has an access to US whistleblower Edward Snowden's archive in partnership with news website The Intercept.
Dec 08, 2016, 12:47 PM IST
Edward Snowden loses final Norway appeal for no-extradition pledge
It's a further blow for the 33-year-old US citizen and his supporters at the Norwegian branch of the PEN Club who hoped he would be able to pick up the Ossietzky prize, which celebrates "outstanding efforts for freedom of expression."
Nov 26, 2016, 00:31 AM IST
Norway's supreme court rejects Edward Snowden's final appeal seeking assurance against extradition
Norway's supreme court today rejected a final appeal by fugitive whistleblower Edward Snowden to secure assurances he would not be extradicted to the US should he travel to Norway to collect an award.
Nov 26, 2016, 00:21 AM IST
Edward Snowden urges people to work together, not to fear Donald Trump
"If we want to have a better world, we cannot hope for an Obama and we should not fear a Donald Trump. Rather we should build it ourselves," Snowden said late Thursday, addressing an audience in the Netherlands in a live video chat from Russia.
Nov 11, 2016, 17:34 PM IST
Norway appeals court rejects Snowden extradition lawsuit
A Norwegian appeals court has rejected a lawsuit from fugitive former US spy contractor Edward Snowden against the Norwegian government, upholding the verdict of a lower court, it said on Wednesday.
Sep 28, 2016, 16:25 PM IST
Don't use Google Allo, warns Edward Snowden: Know why!
The Google Allo, which is expected to compete with the likes of messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, is however already facing security concerns.
Sep 21, 2016, 22:19 PM IST
Edward Snowden makes case for presidential pardon
Whistleblower Edward Snowden believes that US President Barack Obama should pardon him before he leaves office in January, arguing that the disclosure by WikiLeaks of the scale of surveillance by the US and British intelligence agencies was not only morally right but had left citizens better off.
Sep 13, 2016, 22:32 PM IST
Fugitive Snowden urges Obama to pardon him
US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden called on President Barack Obama to pardon him, saying in comments published today it had been morally "necessary" to shine a light on mass surveillance.
Sep 13, 2016, 21:50 PM IST
