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The man who helped introduce the Terrorism Act 2000 says there was no legal basis for detention of Guardian journalist's partner at Heathrow

Downing Street sent officials to warn Guardian about publishing of NSA and GCHQ stories.

Government faces legal challenge over seizure of phone and laptop believed to hold top secret material.

An NSA audit leaked by Edward Snowden shows human error led to illegal interception of phone calls and emails of US citizens.

The Washington Post has become the latest media outlet to be hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army.

ETX Capital's market strategist unveils the financial repercussion from the horrific political turmoil in Egypt

Dangers of silicosis and cancer highlighted by occupational health watchdog.

US President vows to overhaul controversial surveillance programmes and admits recent NSA leaks have damaged Washington's reputation

Bodies of young victims of rape, torture and beatings buried in secret by sadistic school staff.

Barack Obama pulls out of plans to meet Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Al-Qaida leader's intercepted chatter with deputy in Yemen revealed plot.

President celebrates birthday with friends, and is scheduled to return to Washington on Sunday.

Kanye West reportedly wants to purchase Elvis Presley's former home for Kim Kardashian.

John McCain says US needs to 'fundamentally rethink relationship with Russia', while White House spokesperson says Obama's Moscow trip is in jeopardy.

US Secretary of State John Kerry held talks with Israeli Justice Minister Tzipi Livni and Palestine's chief negotiator Saeb Erekat.

Report speculates CIA funding research project aimed at controlling global climate.

Anthony Weiner has confirmed that he had sent sexually explicit photos and messages to a 22-year-old woman. Weiner allegedly sent the sexual content under the pseudo name Carlos Danger.

The first legislative challenge to the NSA's Prism programme has failed to pass the US House of Representatives.

Wife of New York mayor candidate caught in sex scandal echoes other political wives who stand by their man.

White House opposes Justin Amash defence funding amendment to hamper data trawling.

1967 ceasefire line agreement believed to be at centre of peace deal offer by US Secretary of State John Kerry.

Detroit becomes the largest ever US city to file for municipal bankruptcy owing $18.5bn debt.

White House repeats its demand to Moscow to return Snowden to US.

Some hackers can command huge fees from governments looking to exploit flaws in rivals' computer networks.

White House says Moscow is facilitating Snowden with 'propaganda platform' as Obama and Putin hold telephone conversation.

Violence feared as supporters and opponents of Morsi gather for protests across Egypt.

Washington proceeds with $1.3bn aid package, including Lockheed Martin's jets, to Cairo.

Other Latin American nations said to be ready to shelter NSA whistleblower.

Have I Got News for You writer Charlie Skelton says Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) is under threat

Spokesmen for Egyptian president quit in face of mass protests demanding end to regime.