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US ‘extremely disappointed’ with Russia over Snowden asylum
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Iran’s Rouhani misquoted on Israeli ‘wound’: TV clip
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US ‘extremely disappointed’ with Russia over Snowden asylum
Washington, August 2 "We are extremely disappointed that the Russian government would take this step despite our very clear and lawful requests in public and in private to have Snowden expelled to the United States to face the charges against him," said White House Press Secretary Jay Carney. Carney's comment was the first reaction from the Obama administration after the Russian Federal Migration Service confirmed publicly that they have issued Snowden temporary asylum for one year and allowed him to leave the airport. The Russian government did not inform the US about its decision. Snowden is not a whistleblower, Carney insisted asserting that he is accused of leaking classified information and has been charged with three felony counts. "He should be returned to the United States as soon as possible where he will be accorded full due process and protections," he said. "This move by the Russian government undermines a longstanding record of law enforcement cooperation that has recently been on the upswing since the Boston Marathon bombings," he said, reflecting the deep disappointment in the Obama administration on the Russian decision in this regard. Despite all this, the US will be in contact with Russian authorities, expressing its "extreme disappointment" in this decision. "He's not a dissident. He's not a whistleblower. He's been charged with a crime. He will be accorded upon return to the US all of the rights and privileges provided to defendants in this country under our system of justice" said Carney. "We have made that view clear both publicly and privately in our discussions with the Russian government," he said. He added that Obama is scheduled to travel to Russia for G-20 Summit. "I don't have a scheduling announcement for you today. But obviously this is not a positive development. We have a wide range of interests with the Russians, and we are evaluating the utility of a summit," he said in response to a question.
— PTI Whistleblower has A place to live
Moscow: Edward Snowden (pic) has determined where he will live in Russia, but is still figuring out what he will do during his stay, his Russian lawyer said on Friday. Snowden "is in a safe place", but the location will remain secret out of concerns for his security. |
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US Senate passes resolution remembering victims
Washington, August 2 Condemning the horrific shooting in the strongest possible terms, the resolution sponsored by the two Senators from Wisconsin, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson, honoured the memory of Suveg Singh Khattra, Satwant Singh Kaleka, Ranjit Singh, Sita Singh, Paramjit Kaur, and Prakash Singh. The six Sikh worshippers were shot dead by Wade Michael Page, a white supremacist, on August 5 last year at the Wisconsin gurdwara in Oak Creek. Offering condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of those who died in the shooting, the resolution condemned hatred and acts of violence towards racial and religious groups and called for renewed efforts to end that violence. Standing with those who plan to gather in Oak Creek on August 2 through to August 5, to memorialise the lives lost in the shooting and to continue healing as a community, the resolution also commends the heroism of the first responders and members of the community who courageously and selflessly placed their lives in danger to prevent the death of more innocent people. — PTI
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Iran’s Rouhani misquoted on Israeli ‘wound’: TV clip
Tehran, August 2 The cleric, flanked by his bodyguards was shown marching in Tehran alongside thousands of people in support of the Palestinian cause and condemnation of Israel, marking Iran's annual Quds (Jerusalem) Day. In the clip, he actually said: "In any case, in
our region, a wound has for many years been sitting on the body of the Islamic world in the shadow of occupation of the holy
land of Palestine and the dear Quds." Rouhani goes on to say: "This day in actuality is a reminder that Muslims will not forget their historic right and will continue to stand against aggression and tyranny." His actual remarks differ from earlier reports by the ISNA and Mehr news agencies. They had quoted Rouhani as saying: "The Zionist regime is a wound inflicted for years on the body of the Muslim world that must be cleansed." Mehr now appears to have taken out "that must be cleansed" from its original, without giving any explanation. Rouhani will take office tomorrow.
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The United States is extremely disappointed on Russia giving temporary asylum to former CIA contractor and NSA leaker Edward
Snowden (pic), adding that it is evaluating its ties with Moscow now, the White House said.
"We are extremely disappointed that the Russian government would take this step despite our very clear and lawful requests in public and in private to have Snowden expelled to the United States to face the charges against him," said White House Press Secretary Jay Carney.
Tehran, August 2
ISLAMABAD: 