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On This Day — FBI Robert Hanssen Is Arrested (February 18 2001) [2020]

Posted on February 18, 2020 by L

“F.B.I. officials knew as far back as the mid-1980’s that Robert P. Hanssen, the longtime agent and convicted Russian spy, had repeatedly mishandled classified data and violated procedures but did nothing to prompt an investigation, a Justice Department report released … Continue reading →

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CRYPTO AG — “MINERVA A History” : A Genuine CIA Report or a Piece of Disinformation?

Posted on February 17, 2020 by L

“Eine Person, die den Bericht gesehen haben will, spricht von einer «Sprache, die in Groschenromanen zu lesen ist». Zudem seien auffällig viele Ausrufezeichen verwendet worden. Beides sei ungewöhnlich in einem Geheimdienstpapier.” [A person, who claims to have seen the report, … Continue reading →

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On This Day — USMC Col. William R. Higgins Is Abducted in Lebanon (February 17 1988) [2020]

Posted on February 17, 2020 by L

″The impression from the video is that he might have been killed soon after he was captured.″ Dr. Michael Baden — Director of forensic sciences for the New York State Police ″It clearly looked to me like the body was … Continue reading →

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Den of Spies — Belgium Counterintelligence Chief Accused of Spying for Russia [UPDATE]

Posted on February 16, 2020 by L

“If Clement Vandenborre is proved to have worked for Russia, it would be the biggest spy scandal since Herman Simm, an Estonian defence ministry official, was convicted of Russian espionage in Tallinn in 2009.” Andrew Rettman — EU Observer (February 15 … Continue reading →

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Crypto AG — Was Boris Hagelin Jr. Murdered by the CIA?

Posted on February 15, 2020 by L

“My son Boris Jr., who met a tragic death in 1970, had an inventive mind, and his contributions when the post-war CX-type was  designed  were  very  important.” The Story of Hagelin-Cryptos — Boris Hagelin (1981) “Even the vice president of … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre (February 14 1929) [2020]

Posted on February 14, 2020 by L

“Since February 14, 1929, when seven men were gunned down inside a Clark Street garage, the mastermind behind the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre has remained a mystery, though suspicions usually point to Al Capone. Now a new biographer has uncovered … Continue reading →

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Disinformation — A Quick Note about Facts & Truth

Posted on February 13, 2020 by L

“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. His heart sank as he thought of the enormous power arrayed against him, the ease with which any Party intellectual … Continue reading →

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75 Years Ago – U.S. Air Force Carpet Bombs Dresden (February 13-15 1945)

Posted on February 13, 2020 by L

“We don’t carpet bomb civilians.” Former CIA Director John McLaughlin (February 9 2017) “Dresden is the largest unbombed city the enemy has got. The intention of the attack is (…) to show the Russians when they arrive what Bomber Command … Continue reading →

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Remembering Irish Human Rights Lawyer Patrick Finucane (March 21 1949 – February 12 1989) [2020]

Posted on February 12, 2020 by L

“After a seven-month legal battle the prime minister has finally been forced to publish her secret order but we are a long way from having transparency. The public and parliament are still being denied the guidance that says when British … Continue reading →

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30 Years Ago — Mandela Is Released From Prison (February 11 1990)

Posted on February 11, 2020 by L

“There must be a kernel of morality also to international behaviour. Of course, nations must place their own interests high on the list of considerations informing their international relations. But the amorality which decrees that might is right can not … Continue reading →

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