Snowden Leaks: France Summons US Envoy Over Spying Claims -- BBC
France's foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador over newspaper claims that the US spied on millions of phone calls in France.
Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said he was "deeply shocked" by the report.
Le Monde says the data, based on leaks from ex-intelligence analyst Edward Snowden, suggest a US security agency monitored businesses and officials as well as terrorism suspects.
The intercepts were apparently triggered by certain key words.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syria conference announced, as suicide bomb kills dozens.
U.S. tries to calm Saudi anger over Syria, Iran.
Deadly Sunday: Over 50 killed in bombings across Iraq.
Iran sees nuclear talks with powers finishing within year: official.
Netanyahu's mission: to head off Iran sanctions relief.
Hamas says it's responsible for tunnel under Gaza-Israel border.
Amnesty says Saudi rights record getting worse.
ASIA
Indian PM leaves for Russia, China.
As Pakistan’s Sharif heads to U.S., optimism in Islamabad and Washington.
Bangladesh heads for 'total deadlock' ahead of scheduled polls.
Chinese city paralysed by smog.
Australia bushfires live: fears Blue Mountains fires will join together.
Japan, US seeking to strengthen cyberdefense capabilities.
Prosecutors seek life term for ex-Khmer Rouge leaders.
AFRICA
UN calls for quick deal as DR Congo peace talks falter.
South Sudan: Jonglei militia 'kills dozens'. Official: South Sudan rebels kill 41 in gun attack.
Egypt: gunmen open fire at Coptic Christian wedding in Cairo. Egypt's prime minister denounces Coptic church attack.
Boko Haram slaughters motorists in northeast Nigeria.
Tunisia sees Islamist militants exploiting Libya chaos.
Westgate attack: Kenya CCTV 'shows soldiers looting'.
Gaddafi's widow demands return of dictator’s body.
EUROPE
Human Rights Court rebukes Russia over WWII Katyn massacre.
Terrorist blast kills at least 6, injures over 30 in Volgograd, central Russia.
France has vast electronic spying network, paper says.
Spain must free ETA militant: European rights court.
Italy sends UAVs, ships on migrant patrols.
Europe warns Ukraine time running out for Tymoshenko solution.
Dagestan leader says parents of extremists must be punished.
Northern Ireland police to question witnesses to Bloody Sunday deaths.
AMERICAS
Obama: No 'sugar-coating' problems with health website.
Nearly 6 million young Americans not in school or working.
'Unacceptable': Mexico slams reported US spying on President.
Progress with FARC slower than hoped for: Colombia's Santos.
Hurricane Raymond strengthens near Mexican coast.
Away from the capital, Americans wary of debt deal.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
New York man charged with trying to support al Qaeda terrorists.
Libyan politician to fight UK attempt to keep role in his rendition secret.
Jihadists from Germany set up base in Syria.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Greenspan fears US government set for more debt stalemate.
JP Morgan 'may pay record $13bn fine'.
Halliburton tops estimates on foreign oilfield strength.
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