Spying Row: Merkel Urges US To Restore Trust At EU Summit -- BBC
Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel has said it is "really not on" for friends to spy on each other, referring to alleged US snooping on her phone calls.
On arrival at an EU summit in Brussels Mrs Merkel said "we need trust between allies and partners, and such trust needs to be restored".
She said she had given that message to US President Barack Obama when they spoke on Wednesday.
Other EU leaders also voiced concern about the scale of US surveillance.
The spying row threatens to overshadow EU talks on economic growth and migration to the EU. Mrs Merkel has demanded a "complete explanation" of the claims, which came out in the German media.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian army seizes Damascus suburb from rebels: state TV.
Syria releases 61 female detainees in three-way prisoner exchange.
Much of Syria blacked out by rebel attack on gas pipeline: government.
White House presses Senate to delay new Iran sanctions.
Israel says to announce more settlement building.
4 days of clashes in northern Lebanon kill 6.
U.S. talking to Turkey about China missile deal concerns.
U.N. nuclear inspectors hope to end deadlock with Iran.
Rift widens on Iranian nuclear deal as Israel, Arabs warn against allowing enrichment.
Iran lawmaker: No need for more 20 percent uranium.
Iran human rights record condemned in UN report.
Gunmen kill Yemeni colonel in capital: security official.
Bahraini court temporarily releases Shi'ite opposition leader.
ASIA
Despite billions in aid, Afghans can't find work.
Australian military training blamed for sparking wildfire.
Images show new work at North Korean nuclear test site.
India says Pakistani troops attacked border posts.
Burma sectarian violence motivated by fear, says Aung San Suu Kyi.
Manila expects early U.N. ruling on sea dispute with Beijing.
Military criticised over Australia blaze.
Worst is probably not over for Indian economy: Poll.
Weak global growth to prolong Asian slowdown: Poll.
AFRICA
France in 'major' operation against Mali extremists.
Unrest rises in Tunisia after Islamists kill police officers.
Thousands of desperate Eritreans fleeing rights abuses: U.N. envoy.
Eastern Libyans declare autonomous government.
Egyptian Islamists call for protests over Mursi trial.
Pirates singled out Americans in ship attack off Nigeria, official says. Militants reportedly attack US-flagged cargo ship off Nigeria coast.
Over 156,000 hit in South Sudan 'disaster' floods: UN.
UN troops from Chad killed in Mali's Tessalit town.
Zimbabwe warns Mozambique's Renamo not to resume war.
DRC's Kabila pledges to create unity government.
Madagascar hopes election will end nearly five years of crisis.
EUROPE
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EU to hold Brussels summit amid US spying row.
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Turkish military claims interception of Russian spy plane.
Eurozone business growth slows.
Moldova caught in east-west tug of war.
Italy ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi to face bribery trial.
Tour de France to cross four countries and WWI battle sites.
Irish DNA testing of blonde Roma sparks racism claims.
AMERICAS
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Canada PM rejects accusations linking him to scandal.
Colombia court nixes military justice overhaul.
Chile soldiers' widows want Communist leader jailed.
Growers celebrate as Uruguay prepares to legalize marijuana cultivation, distribution.
Mexico clown convention rejects cartel killing link.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Guantánamo captive sustained head injury while in CIA custody.
Australia warns of attacks against foreigners on Kenyan coast.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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