James Clapper: Reports US Tapped French Phones 'False' -- BBC
US intelligence chief James Clapper has denied reports that US spies recorded data from 70 million phone calls in France in a single 30-day period.
The director of national intelligence said the report in Le Monde newspaper contained "misleading information".
In a separate story, the newspaper said the US bugged French diplomats and used the information to sway a key UN vote.
Both reports were based on leaks from fugitive ex-US intelligence worker Edward Snowden.
"Recent articles published in the French newspaper Le Monde contain inaccurate and misleading information regarding US foreign intelligence activities," Mr Clapper said in a statement released on Tuesday.
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US intelligence chief insists Le Monde allegations are 'inaccurate and misleading' -- The Telegraph
Obama Administration Says Le Monde Reports on Spy Activities 'Inaccurate' -- Voice of America
US Intelligence Official Disputes Spying Report in French Newspaper -- New York Times
US intel chief Clapper denies French phone spying allegations -- Deutsche Welle
Clapper Says French Reports On Spying Inaccurate -- Radio Free Europe
US intelligence chief denies reports that the NSA collected 70 million French call records -- The Verge
False & misleading: NSA denies French spy reports -- RT
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