A poster supporting Edward Snowden, a former contractor at the National Security Agency who leaked revelations of U.S. electronic surveillance, is displayed at Hong Kong's financial Central district June 17, 2013.
Obama: US Using All Legal Channels To Capture Snowden -- Voice of America
U.S. President Barack Obama says the United States is using "all the appropriate legal channels" to try to apprehend the fugitive intelligence contractor who disclosed clandestine American surveillance programs.
The White House on Monday said it believes Edward Snowden is in Russia and is pressuring Moscow to expel him to face espionage charges in the United States.
In his secretive hide-and-seek run for asylum, Snowden had been booked on a Monday flight from Moscow to Havana, with his possible eventual destination Ecuador, where he is seeking asylum. But the flight to the Cuban capital left with no sign of him on board.
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MIDDLE EAST
Two Syrian chemical weapons attacks reported by rebels.
Syrian rebels renew fight for Aleppo.
Damascus bombs kill 10 as France urges action on extremists.
Ten car bombs kill 39 in Iraqi capital.
Lebanese army storms cleric's headquarters. Lebanon clashes: At least 16 soldiers killed in Sidon. Lebanese army surrounds Islamist gunmen as Syrian crisis spreads.
Israeli military strikes targets in Gaza.
Hatred between Sunnis, Shiites abounds in Mideast.
Qatar's Emir to transfer power to son.
EU concerned about Yemen's progress.
Abbas accepts new Palestinian prime minister's resignation.
Erdogan defends riot police tactics in Turkey protests.
Saudi seeks economic boost with switch to Fri-Sat weekend.
ASIA
China said to have made call to let leaker depart.
Japanese PM claims backing for policies after party wins Tokyo elections.
US aims to salvage Afghan peace talks with trip to Hamid Karzai.
Some 6,500 feared dead in floods, landslides in India.
Deadly attack in Kashmir ahead of India PM trip.
China worsens credit squeeze as manufacturing output declines.
Pakistan's Sharif plans to try Musharraf for treason.
Poll shows Australians wary of China.
Biden to visit India for strategic talks.
Massacre could spell end for Pakistan mountaineering.
AFRICA
South Africans resigned over 'critical' Mandela.
Jacob Zuma: Nelson Mandela is still in critical condition. Mandela 'at peace', says daughter.
IMF help puts Somalia on road to debt relief -c.bank governor.
Hidden war: scores killed, displaced in Sudan's Nuba Mountains.
Khartoum "trained and armed" South Sudan rebels, Juba claims.
Egypt's presidency: Military won't step in.
On the streets and in the courts, Egypt's Morsi is under siege.
Islamist governor of Egypt's Luxor quits after uproar. Luxor Governor steps down, tensions still high.
Kenyan teachers to strike, ignoring calls for wage restraint.
EUROPE
Edward Snowden out of sight as U.S. asks Russia to hand him over. Snowden whereabouts unknown as Russia resists U.S. pressure. Snowden healthy and safe, says Assange.
Greek PM reshuffles cabinet to overcome government crisis.
Albanian election: Early lead for opposition Socialists.
Russia criticizes Western, Arab states over arms for Syrian rebels.
Russia's Putin switches economy minister to the Kremlin.
Berlusconi sentenced to seven years in jail.
French Alps murders: Brother arrested over Al-Hilli killings.
AMERICAS
IRS probe finds more screening lists.
Edward Snowden 'persecuted' says Ecuador foreign minister.
By taking in Snowden, Ecuador would defy US again.
Brazil's Rousseff proposes political reform to quell protests. Brazil leader pledges $25bn to end protests .
Brazil protesters vent rage at govt corruption. Brazil President to meet protests leaders on unrest.
U.S. Supreme Court sidesteps big ruling on Texas affirmative action.
Millions of immigrants waiting for green cards.
Calgary officials work to restore power the downtown core.
The most dangerous cities in America, 2013.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Analysis - Al Qaeda's Syria rift may lead to open conflict among jihadis.
Al Qaeda says hostages in North Africa alive, open to talks.
World worried about nuclear terrorism, but little action at talks.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Another 787 Dreamliner diverted for mechanical problem.
Starbucks starts paying U.K. tax.
BIS: Central banks must end 'whatever it takes' policy. BIS fears fresh bank crisis from global bond spike.
European Commission approves NYSE takeover.
World War Z earns sequel after gobbling up global box office.
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