Monthly Archives: February 2019

5G — Will European Countries Ban Huawei? [UPDATE — Italy to ban Huawei from its 5G plans]

Posted on February 7, 2019 by L

“Perhaps, the most puzzling part of the [Belgian Intelligence Services] report is what it does not mention. Although most countries are extremely concerned about China investments in their Telecom infrastructure, the Belgian report is silent on this issue. Why, on … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former Acting CIA Director Mike Morell : “Trump Has Some Special Bond With Putin”

Posted on February 7, 2019 by L

“President Donald Trump’s statements on Russia have been very bizarre and it suggests that he doesn’t have a good understanding of what Putin has done over a very long period of time.” Former CIA Director Michael Morell February 7 2017 … Continue reading →

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On This Day — IRA Launches Mortar shells at 10 Downing Street (February 7 1991)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by L

“It was a remarkably good aim if you consider that the bomb was fired 250 yards [across Whitehall] with no direct line of sight. Technically, it was quite brilliant and I’m sure that many army crews, if given a similar task, … Continue reading →

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Havana Syndrome — U.S. State Department Turns to National Academies for Answers [TIMELINE]

Posted on February 6, 2019 by L

“Yet some diplomats and their doctors now tell NBC News they have growing concerns that the U.S. is trying to downplay whatever happened — at least in China.” NBC News — October 29 2018 “I think in this case, the … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Dutch Intel Agency Witnessed 2016 DNC Attack by Russian Hackers — Q&A with Dutch Intel Expert Dr Peter Koop

Posted on February 5, 2019 by L

“We’d never expected that the Russians would do this, attacking our vital infrastructure and undermining our democracy.” Chris Painter — Former cyber official at the U.S. State Department February 5 2018 — A Dutch Intelligence Agency directly witnessed the Russian … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — MOSSAD Chief’s Secret Visit to Washington

Posted on February 5, 2019 by L

“As the president has expressed many times, he hopes to achieve peace throughout the Middle East region. The Trump administration has not taken an official position on settlement activity and looks forward to continuing discussions, including with Prime Minister Netanyahu … Continue reading →

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Russia Deploys New Blinding Weapons

Posted on February 5, 2019 by L

“Filin 5P-42, a non-lethal visual-optical inference device, has been deployed aboard Russian navy frigates Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov.” Russia  state-run RIA Novosti Russia is deploying a new kind of weapons aboard its warships, Russian state media reported. The weapon … Continue reading →

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On This Day — UN Panel : “Julian Assange Is Arbitrarily Detained” (February 5 2016) [2019]

Posted on February 5, 2019 by L

“The UN working group on arbitrary detention has concluded that Mr Assange is arbitrarily detained. The working group’s view differs from that of the Swedish authorities. We will forward a reply to the working group tomorrow. It will be more … Continue reading →

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Questions About the CIA? Just Ask Molly Hale!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by L

“Meet Molly Hale. She’s been the CIA’s public voice since 2002, responding to faxes, phone calls, emails, and snail mail sent to the Agency. Now she’s going digital.” CIA Website (February 4 2019) February 4 2019 — Today CIA Molly … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Palestine National Congress Appoints Yasser Arafat Chairman of the PLO (February 4 1969)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by L

“The report contains strong evidence, in my view conclusive evidence, that there’s at least 18 times the level of polonium in Arafat’s exhumed body than there should be. It’s what killed him. Now we need to find out who was … Continue reading →

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