Following Russia's refusal to turn over Snowden to the United States after his release of secret documents concerning secret surveillance programs conducted by the U.S., President Obama has cancelled his scheduled meeting with Russia's President Putin that was to be next month.
At a ceremony in Yokohama on Tuesday, Japan unveiled its newest helicopter destroyer, the "Izumo." At 820 feet long, the Izumo is the largest warship built by Japan for its fleet since World War II.
Non-Essential staff at the American Embassy in Yemen has been ordered by the United States State Department to evacuate because of the continued potential threat of terrorist attacks and civil unrest on Tuesday.
It was announced on Monday by U.S. Attorney Karen L Loeffler that two Anchorage men were convicted of federal drugs and weapons charges last week.