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Edward Snowden's letter to Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa
LONDON - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden, currently in a transit zone at a Moscow airport, has broken his silence for the first time since fleeing to Russia eight days ago to say he remains free to make new disclosures about U.S. spying activity.
Exclusive: State attorneys general probing American, U.S. Airways merger
WASHINGTON - A group of 19 attorneys general, led by Texas, has joined a U.S. Justice Department probe of a planned merger of American Airlines Inc and US Airways Group Inc , three sources close to the discussions told Reuters.
Exclusive: Justice Department probing American, US Airways merger
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Justice Department is taking depositions as part of a probe into a planned merger of American Airlines Inc and US Airways Group Inc that would create the world's largest airline, three sources close to the discussions told Reuters.
U.S. cyber leaker Snowden sits tight in Moscow transit
MOSCOW - Former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was believed to still be at a Moscow airport on Thursday and officials said he had not booked a flight out despite pressure from Russian President Vladimir Putin to leave.
Snowden still at airport, Ecuador asylum decision could take months
MOSCOW - A former U.S. spy agency contractor facing charges of espionage remained in hiding at a Moscow airport on Wednesday while the prospect grew of a protracted wrangle over his fate. | Video
Putin rules out handing Snowden over to United States
MOSCOW/NAANTALI, Finland - Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday a former U.S. spy agency contractor sought by the United States was in the transit area of a Moscow airport but ruled out handing him to Washington, dismissing U.S. criticisms as "ravings and rubbish". | Video
Putin rules out handing Snowden over to United States
MOSCOW/NAANTALI, Finland - President Vladimir Putin confirmed on Tuesday a former U.S. spy agency contractor sought by the United States was in the transit area of a Moscow airport but ruled out handing him to Washington, dismissing U.S. criticisms as "ravings and rubbish". | Video
Putin says Snowden at Russian airport, signals no extradition
NAANTALI, Finland - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday former U.S. spy agency contractor Edward Snowden was still in the transit area of Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport, was free to leave and should do so as soon as possible.
Lawyers challenge U.S. 'no fly' list in federal court in Oregon
PORTLAND, Oregon - A federal judge in Oregon grilled Justice Department lawyers on Friday over the government's secretive "no-fly" list, questioning whether those banned from commercial air travel for suspected links to terrorism have any realistic avenue for appeal.
Second United Dreamliner diverted with oil-related problem
SEATTLE - United Airlines said on Thursday one of its Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners was diverted from its trans-Atlantic flight plan because of a low oil indication, making it the second 787 flight in three days to be cut short due to an oil-related problem.
What do you want to see in a passenger bill of rights?
Reuters.com asked our readers to let us know what they would like to see in a passenger bill of rights. We compiled the best suggestions in this poll and would like your vote. Full Article
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