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On This Day — U2 Pilot Francis Gary Powers Exchanged in Spy Swap for KGB Rudolf Ivanovich Abel (February 10 1962) [2020]

Posted on February 10, 2020 by L

“He [Francis Gary Powers ] performed his duty in a very dangerous mission and he performed it well, and I think I know more about that than some of his detractors and critics know, and I am glad to say … Continue reading →

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The Differences Between the FBI and the CIA? [Joke]

Posted on February 9, 2020 by L

“The competing messages, according to officials in attendance, also reflect cultural differences between the FBI and the CIA. The bureau, true to its law enforcement roots, wants facts and tangible evidence to prove something beyond all reasonable doubt. The CIA … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Chancellor Angela Merkel Inaugurates New BND Headquarters (February 8 2019) [UPDATE : The BND Swastika Building Fake Photo]

Posted on February 8, 2020 by L

“A healthy distrust is helpful, but being overly suspicious is a hindrance.” Chancellor Angela Merkel (February 8 2019) “The Bundesnachrichtendienst is the sole foreign intelligence service of the Federal Republic of Germany. As such it reports directly to the Federal … Continue reading →

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On This Day — IRA Launches Mortar shells at 10 Downing Street (February 7 1991) [2020]

Posted on February 7, 2020 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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The KRYPTOS Sculpture — Jim Sanborn : “This is the third and to be sure final clue.”

Posted on February 6, 2020 by L

“I really do want Kryptos to remain secret – the plain text, the final section of Kryptos, I would prefer for it to remain secret indefinitely. (…) I would think that every artist would aspire to making an artwork that … Continue reading →

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On This Day — UN Panel : “Julian Assange Is Arbitrarily Detained” (February 5 2016) [2020]

Posted on February 5, 2020 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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One Year Ago — CIA Molly Hale Goes Digital (February 4 2019) [UPDATE : 11th Female Star Identity Revealed]

Posted on February 4, 2020 by L

“To this day, Barbara [Robbins] is the youngest officer memorialized on our Wall. She was the first American woman to die in Vietnam and the first woman in our Agency’s history to make the ultimate sacrifice.  Nine women since then … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Madeleine Albright Discovers Her Jewish Roots (February 4 1997) [Lockerbie]

Posted on February 4, 2020 by L

“I do believe this to be a personal issue, but since it is an object of discussion, I would just as soon have you know what I know. I started to think about it and to put pieces together. There … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Cavalese Cable Car Disaster (February 3 1998) [2020]

Posted on February 3, 2020 by L

“Many believe one of the reasons the Italian judges went after the CIA RDI [Rendition, Detention, Interrogation]  and [former CIA Officer] Sabrina De Sousa in the Abu Omar case was the USMC and USG accountability failures and arrogance.” Mark Fallon — International Security … Continue reading →

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Intel Today Top DOSSIERS — New Feature Coming Soon!

Posted on February 2, 2020 by L

Dossier — Definition : Collection of papers containing information on a particular event, or on a person such as a criminal or a spy. [Collins English Dictionary] Origin — Late 19th century. From French: a file with a label on … Continue reading →

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