Author Archives: L

Russia Intelligence Chiefs Visit Washington to Meet American Spooks

Posted on February 2, 2018 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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One Year Ago — Gina Haspel Selected to be Deputy Director of CIA

Posted on February 2, 2018 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 — Ayatollah Khomeini Returns to Iran (February 1 1979)

Posted on February 1, 2018 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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Just One Pic — The Shot That Shocked the World (February 1 1968)

Posted on February 1, 2018 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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Germany — Constitutional Complaint Lodged Against BND Law

Posted on February 1, 2018 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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One Year Ago — Former MOSSAD Chief : “Israel’s Biggest Threat Is Potential Civil War, Not Iran.”

Posted on February 1, 2018 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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One Year Ago — WHITE HOUSE : “CIA Back to the National Security Council”

Posted on January 31, 2018 by L

“Bannon’s role is a radical departure from any National Security Council in history.” Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) On Monday (30 January 2017), White House spokesman Sean Spicer said that the CIA will be added to the NSC. Follow us on  Twitter: … Continue reading →

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On This Day — The Lockerbie Trial Verdict [January 31 2001]

Posted on January 31, 2018 by L

“The case was largely based on this inside guy [Libyan defector Abdul Majid Giaka]. It wasn’t until the trial that I learned this guy was a nut-job and that the CIA had absolutely no confidence in him and that they knew … Continue reading →

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Wormwood — Why Did The CIA Murder US Army Scientist Frank Olson?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by L

“The most efficient accident, in simple assassination, is a fall of 75 feet or more onto a hard surface.” CIA assassination manual (1953) “What Wormwood tries to do is tell a story about how we know what we know and how reliable … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago — The “Duménil Affair” Reveals Secret DGSE War Chest

Posted on January 30, 2018 by L

“On 12 mars 2016, at the Roissy Charles-de-Gaulle airport, the DGSE has interviewed  M. Alain Duménil. The details of this meeting are classified for reasons of National Security.” DGSE HEAD Bernard Bajolet to IGPN Director Marie-France Monéger January 30 2018 — A Swiss businessman alleges that he is blackmailed … Continue reading →

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