United States
The NSA intelligence agency spied on Al Jazeera in 2006, when George Bush criticised the network for its reporting.
Opinion
by Paul Bernal
by Andrew Mitrovica
Human Rights
by Dorian Geiger
Edward Snowden
Opinion19 Jan 2017 15:37 GMT
President Barack Obama set a precedent with a fierce crackdown on whistle-blowers.
by Sana Saleem
Opinion02 Dec 2016 09:40 GMT
Snowden's revelations didn't preclude the passing of the most invasive surveillance law in the UK.
by Jim Killock
Opinion28 Nov 2016 08:19 GMT
With Trump's presidency, Edward Snowden may be compelled to leave Russia the way he entered it.
United States16 Sep 2016 12:34 GMT
NSA leaker, who is seeking a presidential pardon, rejects House intelligence committee's claim he betrayed country.
Special series01 Apr 2016 16:37 GMT
An in-depth look at the most famous whistleblowers of the 21st century and what drives them to speak out.
Counting the Cost12 Mar 2016 16:58 GMT
We look at negative interest rates and examine why depositors would pay banks to hold their money.
Politics30 Dec 2015 09:37 GMT
Despite pledge to curtail eavesdropping on allies, Wall Street Journal reports Israeli PM's communication intercepted.
Politics29 Oct 2015 18:47 GMT
Non-binding resolution calls for protection of US surveillance whistle-blower from potential extradition.
Privacy & Surveillance28 Sep 2015 08:12 GMT
Spying on rights defenders 'threatens lives' and could have 'devastating' impacts on NGO work, Human Rights Watch warns.
UpFront07 Sep 2015 10:55 GMT
The whistleblower speaks about the growing risks involved in reporting classified information.
UpFront05 Sep 2015 15:00 GMT
A look at the NSA surveillance of Chinese and Taliban communications.
UpFront05 Sep 2015 12:53 GMT
Are the two famous whistleblowers heroes?
UpFront04 Sep 2015 19:32 GMT
We also look at the narrative regarding refugees, and ask an Iraqi ambassador if it is time to consider a partition.
Edward Snowden09 Aug 2015 13:13 GMT
The NSA Whistleblower Before Snowden
US & Canada29 Jul 2015 02:57 GMT
The White House rejects petition signed by 168,000 people on its own website to pardon former intelligence contractor.