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Janet Yellen must still pass hurdles in nomination process to become chief of the Federal Reserve

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said US spying violates other countries' sovereignty.

SEA posts links to video supporting Syrian regime on US president's official social media accounts.

Spain summons US ambassador to Madrid over latest allegations against NSA.

Berlin may call whistleblower from Russia to testify if NSA scandal becomes legal battle.

But refocus on priorities such as nuclear agreement with Iran has angered allies in region.

Amid White House denials, German report suggests NSA had been spying on Merkel since 2002, even before she became chancellor.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel is sending her top intelligence chiefs to Washington to establish whether US bugged her mobile phone.

Countries to table resolution at UN General Assembly to end US surveillance programmes.

Deutsche Telekom is proposing new internet to keep German web traffic within it

Former head of US National Security Agency had private phone conversation tweeted live by a passenger.

New disclosures reveal NSA tapped into the telephone calls of 35 world leaders.

Germany, France, Brazil, Mexico and Italy were targeted by tapping programme.

German foreign minister Guido Westerwelle to discuss NSA eavesdropping with US envoy in Berlin, John Emerson.

Furious German chancellor seeks explanation for 'serious and unacceptable breach of trust'.

Oprah Winfrey allegedly refused to promote Obamacare because she feels spurned by the White House.

Duo are up against stars including Katy Perry and Justin Bieber in several categories.

Human Rights Watch says strikes in North Waziristan claimed innocent lives.

France still fuming over NSA snooping disclosures despite Obama's phone call to Hollande while John Kerry visits Paris.

Investors to track HSBC China PMI data due on 24 October.

Chicago Fed President Charles Evans said central bank will need more meetings to decide on stimulus tapering.