Diplomatic-Consequences

Germany Opens Criminal Investigation Into NSA Tapping of Merkel's Phone

2014-06-04 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 7/10

Germany’s chief federal prosecutor Harald Range opened a formal criminal investigation into allegations that the U.S. National Security Agency tapped Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cellphone, marking the first time a major U.S. ally launched criminal proceedings against American intelligence …

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Brazil's President Cancels US State Visit Over NSA Spying on Dilma Rousseff

2013-09-17 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 8/10

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff canceled a scheduled state visit to Washington in response to revelations that the NSA had intercepted her personal phone calls, text messages, and emails, as well as conducting extensive surveillance of Brazil’s state-owned oil company Petrobras. The …

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