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Who is MI6 Officer Pablo Miller?

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“During this time (1999) Sergei Skripal [a senior Russian intelligence officer] was recruited by Pablo Miller, head of British intelligence in Tallinn working under the cover of first secretary of the British embassy in Estonia.” Itar-Tass news agency — March … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Russia Intelligence Chiefs Visit Washington to Meet American Spooks

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“Sergey Naryshkin was here [in the United States]. He held consultations with his counterparts. Joint struggle against terrorism was discussed. We maintained contact in 2014 during the Sochi Olympics. Of course, we consider joint work this year, during the FIFA … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Gina Haspel Selected to be Deputy Director of CIA

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“Gina is an exemplary intelligence officer and a devoted patriot who brings more than 30 years of Agency experience to the job. She is also a proven leader with an uncanny ability to get things done and to inspire those … Continue reading →

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On This Day — Nixon Dismisses CIA Director Richard Helms (February 2 1973)

Posted on February 2, 2019 by L

“The timing caught me by surprise. I had barely enough time to get my things out of the office and to assemble as many colleagues of all ranks as possible for a farewell. …  A few days later, I encountered … Continue reading →

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On This day — Ayatollah Khomeini Returns to Iran (February 1 1979) [2019]

Posted on February 1, 2019 by L

“You will see we are not in any particular animosity with the Americans. [The Islamic Republic of Iran] will be a humanitarian one, which will benefit the cause of peace and tranquillity for all mankind. (…) It is advisable that … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — Germany : Constitutional Complaint Lodged Against BND Law

Posted on February 1, 2019 by L

“The law allows the foreign intelligence agency to spy on journalists abroad almost without restrictions and to share the information with other secret services. This is an unacceptable restriction of press freedom, which is why we are supporting the affected … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — Former MOSSAD Chief : “Israel’s Biggest Threat Is Potential Civil War, Not Iran.”

Posted on February 1, 2019 by L

“If a society crosses a certain line in its division and hatred, then it is a real possibility to see a phenomenon like a civil war.” Tamir Pardo — Former Mossad chief February 1 2017 — The most pressing threat … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Shot That Shocked the World (February 1 1968)

Posted on February 1, 2019 by L

“Hearing something a hundred times isn’t better than seeing it once” Chinese proverb “Still photographs are the most powerful weapon in the world. People believe them, but photographs do lie, even without manipulation.” Eddie Adams — American journalist and photographer … Continue reading →

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Lockerbie & the Glorious ‘Conspiracy Theorists’

Posted on January 31, 2019 by L

“On a huge hill, Cragged and steep, Truth stands, and hee that will Reach her, about must, and about must goe; And what the hills suddenness resists, winne so; Yet strive so, that before age, deaths twilight, Thy Soule rest, … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago — WHITE HOUSE : “CIA Is Back to the National Security Council”

Posted on January 31, 2019 by L

“Bannon’s role is a radical departure from any National Security Council in history.” Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.) January 31 2017 — On Monday, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said that the CIA will be added to the National Security Council. Follow … Continue reading →

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