Russia Rules Out Snowden Expulsion, Rejects U.S. 'Ravings' -- Reuters
(Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday a former U.S. spy agency contractor sought by the United States was in the transit area of a Moscow airport but ruled out handing him over to Washington, dismissing U.S. criticisms as "ravings and rubbish".
In his first public comments since the fugitive flew in on Sunday, he appeared to make light of the affair around Edward Snowden, whose flight from U.S. authorities is becoming an increasing embarrassment for President Barack Obama. Asked by a journalist about the affair, he smiled fleetingly.
"I myself would prefer not to deal with these issues. It's like giving a baby pig a haircut: there's a lot of squealing, but there's little wool," he told a news conference in Finland.
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MIDDLE EAST
Middle East sees spread of sectarian violence.
Russia, U.S. fail to agree plan for Syria peace talks.
Syria military battles rebels in eastern Damascus.
Two Syrian chemical weapons attacks reported by rebels.
S. Arabia condemns Iran, Hezbollah involvement in Syria.
Kerry talks to Saudis about Syria, Mideast peace.
Lebanon: Tension from Sidon clashes rattles calm in Tripoli. Lebanese army storms cleric's headquarters. Lebanon faces tumult after deadliest Syria-related clashes.
Suicide bombers attack Iraqi-Turkmen rally.
Series of bomb attacks in Iraq kill at least 42.
Many detained in Turkey police raids.
Qatar emir transfers power to son in historic transition.
ASIA
NKorea tunnel work at nuke test site.
An hour in Kabul: A reporter's eyewitness account of a deadly Taliban attack.
Taliban gunmen attack Kabul presidential palace.
8 Indian army troopers killed,11 wounded in militant attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
South Korea issues cyberattack alert as sites shut. Websites in 2 Koreas shut down on war anniversary.
Pakistani security forces scramble to find attackers in remote mountains.
Indonesia president apologizes for Southeast Asia smog.
Chinese migrants see cities as key to better education, lives for kids.
China stocks hit by credit crunch fears.
AFRICA
U.N. peacekeeping operations in Mali to begin on July 1.
Libya assembly votes in first Berber as new chief.
Bedside vigil as Mandela's health fades. Nelson Mandela's condition 'unchanged'.
Egypt's Islamists under fire over Shia mob killings.
Opposition eyes revolt on Morsi's first anniversary.
Sectarian killing rattles fearful Egypt.
West, Central African leaders meet on piracy.
Grenade attack in Kenya kills 15.
Nigeria hangs four prisoners in first executions since 2006.
CAR gold miners killed in pit collapse.
EUROPE
Putin: Edward Snowden in Moscow airport but will not be extradited.
Edward Snowden never crossed border into Russia, says foreign minister.
Albanians hand Socialists a landslide, wait on PM to concede.
Germany blasts Britain over GCHQ's secret cable trawl.
Silvio Berlusconi supporters plan 'we are all whores' protest over conviction.
Anglo Irish tapes: Executives deny misleading regulator.
French police arrest six in anti-terrorism raids.
German police reported to have raided Islamist network. Students 'planned terror attack using remote control planes'.
Germany proposes delaying EU-Turkey talks over protests.
Asians and Africans must pay £3,000 to enter Britain.
Swiss court blocks Credit Suisse data transfer to U.S.
AMERICA
Mexico concerned about U.S. bid to beef up border security.
Obama takes on power plants, Keystone as part of climate plan.
Brazil's Rousseff calls for constitutional vote to quell protests.
Obama to announce new climate change rules today.
Officials worried Iranians with ‘sinister motives’ may enter Canada as undocumented refugees: report.
Bolivia prison inmates protest at closure plan.
Calgary races to save Stampede as flood costs mount.
Storms, floods threaten vast swath of US.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Libya a key terrorism transit hub, warns African Union.
Guantánamo prosecutor uncovers secret CIA photos of accused bomber.
Obama’s Guantánamo push hits wall of resistance in Congress.
Al-Qaida leadership rift hints at future trouble.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Senators push bill to scrap mortgage firms Fannie, Freddie.
Bernanke's colleagues speak out about end of QE3.
Google does not have to delete sensitive information, says European court.
Super-rich feel the squeeze as luxury goods get dearer.
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