Edward Snowden reveals Australia's Links To Secret US Spy Program

The UK one is particularly worrying, they can grab ALL traffic that goes through the UK and store 3 days worth at the moment. Although this article is mainly about Australia's involvement, it highlights the extent of telecommunication monitoring by 5 major Western nations. Scary shit.

Edit: Okay here's more about UK http://www.spiegel.de/international/...-a-909852.html