WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House refused to comment on whether the United States had snooped on German Chancellor Angela Merkel's cellphone communications and acknowledged on Thursday that claims of U.S. spying have created tensions with allies.
"We are not going to comment publicly on every specified alleged intelligence activity," White House spokesman Jay Carney said. "The president spoke with Chancellor Merkel, reassured her that the United States is not and will not monitor the chancellor's communications."
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