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11. REPORT: Edward Snowden Spent His 30th Birthday In The Russian Consulate In Hong Kong (SFGate)

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Mon Aug 26, 2013, 11:06 PM

Aug 2013

Michael Kelley, provided by Business Insider
Published 6:52 am, Monday, August 26, 2013

Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden spent several days, including his 30th birthday, in the Russian consulate in Hong Kong before flying to Moscow on June 23, according to a report in the Russian newspaper Kommersant.

A Western source reportedly confirmed the report to the paper, saying that "Russians themselves invited Snowden, passing the invitation on to him via the Chinese who were happy to get rid of him," according to Agence France-Presse's translation.

Kommersant noted that the U.S. reportedly requested that Hong Kong extradite Snowden on June 20, and that Snowden's passport was voided on June 21. Snowden reportedly reached out to Russian officials on June 21, which was his 30th birthday ...

http://www.sfgate.com/technology/businessinsider/article/REPORT-Edward-Snowden-Spent-His-30th-Birthday-In-4762559.php

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Kremlin 'helped Snowden from start' [View all] struggle4progress Aug 2013 OP

Do you always read Rupert Murdoch publications? ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2013 #1

The Kommersant is a Murdoch publication? Renew Deal Aug 2013 #4

don't be a smart ass. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2013 #8

Now that gives a paradigm lesson on "political spin". delrem Aug 2013 #22

And of course, the Times (UK) is also a Murdoch publication Art_from_Ark Aug 2013 #24

This message was self-deleted by its author GeorgeGist Aug 2013 #40

The Kremlin was indeed helping Snowden! dawn frenzy adams Aug 2013 #26

my god I hope no one thinks Putin was acting out of concern for human rights uhnope Aug 2013 #34

This message was self-deleted by its author cstanleytech Aug 2013 #51

snowden kardonb Aug 2013 #27

Edward Snowden got stuck in Moscow 'after Cuba blocked entry' (Reuters via The Guardian) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #2

Maybe Russia asked Cuba to block his entry, pnwmom Aug 2013 #12

Hahaha. ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2013 #13

Hear, hear! mimi85 Aug 2013 #38

so by saying that you are admitting the "pro-snowy" crowd are full of conspiracy theories? snooper2 Aug 2013 #46

Report: Snowden stayed at Russian consulate while in Hong Kong (Washington Post) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #3

Snowden's Moscow stay an accident, Russian paper reports (Los Angeles Times) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #5

Pretty ironic. Wilms Aug 2013 #6

Report: Snowden reached out to Russia before arrival (CBS) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #7

Soooo????? JDPriestly Aug 2013 #30

Russian media report: How Snowden missed his flight to Cuba (Christian Science Monitor) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #9

"from the start" implies something completely different...... ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2013 #10

Could be. Then again, Snowden's lawyer helps handle public relations for struggle4progress Aug 2013 #16

Good. So Snowden has a good lawyer. delrem Aug 2013 #23

Do you understand that the FSB is part of Russian intelligence? struggle4progress Aug 2013 #25

I ask "so?" delrem Aug 2013 #28

Or mebbe Russian intelligence/counter-intelligence has a real interest in him struggle4progress Aug 2013 #29

Of course you turn your innuendo into reality, so you can smash. delrem Aug 2013 #32

I provided links and argument; you merely provide putdowns struggle4progress Aug 2013 #35

You provided innuendo. And that's what you ride on. delrem Aug 2013 #37

are you kidding? treestar Aug 2013 #43

REPORT: Edward Snowden Spent His 30th Birthday In The Russian Consulate In Hong Kong (SFGate) struggle4progress Aug 2013 #11

Any word on the bday menu? mimi85 Aug 2013 #41

Snowden is pretty convenient for Russia MannyGoldstein Aug 2013 #14

latest breaking bullshit Enrique Aug 2013 #15

Various versions of the story are in the Guardian, Washington Post, LA Times, struggle4progress Aug 2013 #17

yes, there is an unlimited supply of anonymous government officials Enrique Aug 2013 #18

... ForgoTheConsequence Aug 2013 #19

If you could support that view, of course, many of us would be much interested, struggle4progress Aug 2013 #20

....with shit for brains!! pocoloco Aug 2013 #47

Yet, you chose a bullshit source, meaning no 'various versions' exist closeupready Aug 2013 #49

Traitor Eddie...you've been a very busy boy. SoapBox Aug 2013 #21

I don't give a rat's ass who helped Snowden ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #31

"I don't give a rat's ass who helped Snowden". Good to know where you stand. Tarheel_Dem Aug 2013 #33

Well, you aren't concerned about US electoral issues. Those of us who are, struggle4progress Aug 2013 #36

Not concerned about electoral issues? - How did you come up with that conclusion? ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #50

Really? Wow. treestar Aug 2013 #44

Pooty-Poot knows a good political hand when it falls in his lap. nt bemildred Aug 2013 #39

Where "from the start" means "after it happened". NT. Warren Stupidity Aug 2013 #42

Sigh blackspade Aug 2013 #45

Uh, huh. Get back to me with a REAL, not fake, story. closeupready Aug 2013 #48

What would this story be over on Parallel Earth(TM)? n/t xocet Aug 2013 #52

Gee, someone put me on IGNORE for suggesting this! MADem Aug 2013 #53