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UK — Robert Hannigan steps down as GCHQ boss [Interview – Video]

Posted on April 7, 2017 by L

“Technology and the internet are overwhelmingly brilliant things for human progress. Unfortunately there will always be people who want to abuse the latest technology. And it’s our job to deal with that dark side.” Robert Hannigan — Former GCHQ Director … Continue reading →

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SWEDEN — SAPO: “Foreign Powers are trying to influence elections”

Posted on April 6, 2017 by L

“”It is becoming more and more obvious that foreign powers are trying to influence elections around the world. Sweden is not immune. We can note there are influence operations against Sweden and we expect such operations, aimed at next year’s … Continue reading →

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US — Donald Trump’s chief strategist removed from National Security Council

Posted on April 5, 2017 by L

“Mr Bannon was only given a seat on the NSC to keep an eye on National Security Adviser Michael Flynn.” White House aide Donald Trump’s strategic advisor Steve Bannon has been stripped of his position within the National Security Council. Follow … Continue reading →

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Germany — Bruno Kahl: Why is the BND spying on journalists?

Posted on April 5, 2017 by L

“We are disappointed to hear these claims. The BBC’s mission is to bring accurate news and information to people around the world, and our journalists should be able to operate freely and safely, with full protection for their sources. We … Continue reading →

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RUSSIA — High Profile Treason Case assigned to Special Services Investigator Mikhail Svinolup

Posted on April 4, 2017 by L

“Mikhail Svinolup is one of the most experienced employees of the FSB Investigations Directorate and one of the most intelligent. He is an interesting interlocutor, despite the fact that we disagree as opponents.” Russian Human Rights Lawyer Ivan Pavlov The … Continue reading →

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Dutch Secret Services Wiretapped Lawyers and Journalists

Posted on April 3, 2017 by L

“There are also indications both agencies may have placed journalists under surveillance, thereby compromising their sources.” CTIVD — Oversight Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services The Dutch Oversight Committee for the Intelligence and Security Services has concluded that both … Continue reading →

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Flynngate — The Mysterious Svetlana Lokhova

Posted on April 2, 2017 by L

“Multiple sources, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the CIA and FBI were discussing this episode, along with many others, as they assessed Flynn’s suitability to serve as national security adviser. The Cambridge meeting was part of a … Continue reading →

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Former DGSE Director: The Story of the NSA Hack on the French President’s House

Posted on April 1, 2017 by L

“Keith Alexander (Director of the NSA) told me he was disappointed because he never thought we would detect them and he even added: You guys are good.” Bernard Barbier — Director of the DGSE Technical Division from 2006 to 2013 In … Continue reading →

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GERMANY — Turkey conducting espionage against supporters of Fethullah Gulen

Posted on March 31, 2017 by L

“This report does not come as a complete surprise to me. We have repeatedly told Turkey that something like this is unacceptable. No matter what position someone may have on the Gulen movement, here German law is applied and citizens … Continue reading →

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Turkey: “ex-CIA director’s allegations on Gülen’s forced removal are ludicrous”

Posted on March 30, 2017 by L

“We will continue to work decisively in cooperation with the U.S. judicial authorities to finalize this process and obtain positive results without further delay. Any other allegation in connection with the extradition of Fetullah Gulen to Turkey is false, ludicrous … Continue reading →

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