Germany expels US spy row official

Germany has taken the dramatic step of asking the top US intelligence official in Berlin to leave the country after two reported cases of suspected US spying and a spat over the National Security Agency.

Germany expels US spy row official
Thu, 10 Jul, 2014 - 15:55

Germany has taken the dramatic step of asking the top US intelligence official in Berlin to leave the country after two reported cases of suspected US spying and a spat over the National Security Agency.

The move reflects growing impatience in Germany at what is perceived as US nonchalance about being caught spying on a close ally.

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