Whistleblower Edward Snowden applies to extend Russia asylum

Several media sources reported in July 2014 that US intelligence whistleblower Edward Snowden had applied to extend his asylum in Russia. His one-year renewable asylum would run out by the end of the month.

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The New York Times, 09.07.14: Snowden Asks Russia to Extend Asylum http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/10/world/europe/edward-snowden-asks-russia-to-extend-asylum.html

The Guardian, 09.07.14: Edward Snowden applies to extend stay in Russia, lawyer says http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/jul/09/edward-snowden-nsa-whistleblower-applies-extend-russia-stay-permit

ESO: Background information: Edward Snowden wants asylum in EU / US NSA: stop mass surveillance now or face consequences, MEPs say http://www.europeansources.info/record/edward-snowden-wants-asylum-in-eu-us-nsa-stop-mass-surveillance-now-or-face-consequences-meps-say/

Euronews, 10.07.14: Edward Snowden applies to extend Russian asylum http://www.euronews.com/2014/07/10/edward-snowden-applies-to-extend-russian-asylum/

EurActiv, 30.07.14: German minister under attack over Snowden remarks http://www.euractiv.com/sections/global-europe/german-minister-under-attack-over-snowden-remarks-303803

Deutsche Welle, 29.07.14: Opposition slams minister's Snowden comments http://dw.de/p/1Cm3l

Deutsche Welle, 29.07.14: German Justice Minister Maas suggests Snowden surrender to the US http://dw.de/p/1Cl5B

Deutsche Welle, 30.07.14: Snowden's future between asylum and amnesty http://dw.de/p/1CmVb

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