Obama Touts NSA Surveillance Reforms To Quell Growing Unease Over Programs -- The Guardian
President to work with Congress to reform NSA's Fisa court and Patriot Act but made clear that mass surveillance would continue
Barack Obama announced the first public review of US surveillance programs since 9/11 on Friday, in what amounts to the president's first concession that the mounting public concern in response to disclosures by whistleblower Edward Snowden justifies reform.
The president said that revelations about bulk surveillance conducted by the National Security Agency had prompted US citizens to question their trust in government and damaged the US's reputation abroad. But he made it clear that the programs themselves would remain in place.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S., Russian ministers agree to prepare for Syria peace talks: Lavrov.
Saudi Arabia steps up efforts to oust Syria's Assad.
Kremlin denies talks to abandon Syria in exchange for Saudi arms.
Syrians find innovative ways to stay connected online.
US steps up drone strikes in Yemen as al-Qaida attack fears mount in capital.
Sinai airstrike on militants in Egypt kills five.
Bill to resettle Israeli Bedouins faces wide opposition.
Desert trench for disputed Iraq city draws Arab ire.
Turkish pilots kidnapped in Lebanon.
Comedy of errors engulfs Israel's top economic team.
Israel refuses to sign any agreements with EU based on settlement guidelines.
Putin to meet with new Iranian President on Sept. 13.
ASIA
China sacks top economic official Liu Tienan.
Pakistan cities hit by violence and 'specific threats'.
U.S. yanks consulate staff from Lahore, Pakistan.
Philippines to open negotiations with U.S. on expanding military presence.
North Korean uranium enrichment facility expands.
Philippine military says it killed 23 communist rebels in past month.
A pivotal moment for China's economic reforms: Bo Xilai's trial.
Cambodia opposition calls troop deployment ‘intimidation’.
U.N. agency says it's monitoring Fukushima and ready to help.
Nagasaki marks 68th anniversary of atomic bombing.
AFRICA
Libya Al-Hurra TV presenter Qusad shot dead in Benghazi.
4 dead in Ethiopian military crash in Mogadishu. Military plane bursts into flames at Mogadishu airport.
Egypt: wife of Mohammed Morsi tells supporters 'he is coming back'.
Mega-Party seeks to challenge Nigeria’s rulers.
Mali candidates make campaign runoff push.
Zimbabwe's MDC challenges Robert Mugabe election victory.
US hails life prison terms for Somali pirates.
EUROPE
Police hurt in Northern Ireland sectarian violence.
Obama says US will 'pause and reassess' relations with Putin and Russia.
Russia asked to clarify gay law ahead of Sochi Olympics.
Czech house delays vote on dissolution, October election likely.
John Kerry: US and Russia must talk despite 'collisions'.
Edward Snowden not in Moscow, say Russian authorities.
Spain to take 'all necessary measures' to defend Gibraltar interests. Spain says to act over Gibraltar row unless talks resume.
Eiffel Tower evacuated after bomb alert.
Spain to review rail safety after deadly crash.
Disappointment in Putin has doubled since 2001 – poll.
AMERICAS
Bangladeshi man imprisoned for plotting Fed bomb attack.
US DEA agent's murderer ordered released in Mexico.
Snowden fallout claims second email service.
Colombia's Santos says FARC faces jail, death without peace.
Deadly floods hit central US with Missouri worst affected.
2 charged in Canada cyberbullying case that ended in teen girl's suicide.
Venezuelan thieves stealing hair to sell as hair extensions.
Argentina begins doling out free 'Viagra'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al-Qaeda’s Yemen branch eyes a new haven.
Meet al Qaeda’s new general manager: Nasser al-Wuhayshi.
NSA cites case as success of phone data-collection program.
Al-Qaeda suspects die in Yemen drone strikes.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Secure e-mail companies say there’s no such thing anymore.
Publishers challenge Apple e-book restrictions.
Lavabit email service abruptly shut down citing government interference.
Global middle class hungers for US fast food.
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