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Swiss vote to beef up government surveillance powers
Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.Voters in Switzerland have approved a draft law to beef up surveillance powers in the alpine country.
Pardon Snowden campaign launched
Edward Snowden campaigners have launched a push for a pardon by the US president.Edward Snowden campaigners have launched a push for a pardon by the US president.
French submarine builder DCNS scuppered by leaks
Secret details of DCNS's Scorpene submarines have been leaked in an apparent case of industrial espionage which could have major financial consequences for the French military contractor.Secret details of DCNS's Scorpene submarines have been leaked in an apparent case of industrial espionage which could have major financial consequences for the French military contractor.
Global events mark Assange's four years in Ecuador's embassy
The Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, is beginning his fifth year inside the Ecuadorean embassy in London.The Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange, is beginning his fifth year inside the Ecuadorean embassy in London.
Former CIA agent to be extradited to Italy over 'extraordinary rendition'
Portugal’s High Court has ruled that former CIA agent Sabina De Sousa is to be extradited to Italy for her involvement in an illegal counter-terrorism…Portugal’s High Court has ruled that former CIA agent Sabina De Sousa is to be extradited to Italy for her involvement in an illegal counter-terrorism…
Former Portuguese security official arrested in NATO spy case
Italian media reports say a former senior Portuguese security official was arrested in Rome following a request from Portugal.Italian media reports say a former senior Portuguese security official was arrested in Rome following a request from Portugal.
Russia accuses Estonian man of spying
An Estonian man has reportedly been arrested in St Petersburg, suspected of spying. He is accused of gathering classified information about theAn Estonian man has reportedly been arrested in St Petersburg, suspected of spying. He is accused of gathering classified information about the
Russia gives heroes welcome to Cuban spies
Known as 'The Cuban Five', they were recently released by the US after 15 years in prison for espionage, as part of the thawing of relations between the former Cold War foes.Known as 'The Cuban Five', they were recently released by the US after 15 years in prison for espionage, as part of the thawing of relations between the former Cold War foes.
German intelligence chief 'fired on Merkel's orders'
The head of Germany’s version of the CIA is being removed on the orders of Chancellor Merkel, according to domestic media reports. Sources claimThe head of Germany’s version of the CIA is being removed on the orders of Chancellor Merkel, according to domestic media reports. Sources claim
Germany: wannabe triple agent jailed for 8 years for spying and treason
A German would-be triple agent who claims not enough trust was placed in him has been sentenced to eight years in prison for spying and treasonA German would-be triple agent who claims not enough trust was placed in him has been sentenced to eight years in prison for spying and treason
Helen Mirren stars in drone warfare drama
British thriller ‘Eye in the Sky’ raises the question of the use of drone warfare in international conflicts. As the plot unfolds, the film shows howBritish thriller ‘Eye in the Sky’ raises the question of the use of drone warfare in international conflicts. As the plot unfolds, the film shows how
Israel faces bill after Mossad agents get stuck in the mud!
A muddy mishap by two Mossad agents on an overseas mission is set to cost Israel’s secret service. The unfortunate pair were operating in GermanA muddy mishap by two Mossad agents on an overseas mission is set to cost Israel’s secret service. The unfortunate pair were operating in German
Italy: US ambassador summoned over Berlusconi spying reports
Italy’s foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador, over reports that American intelligence services tapped the phones of former prime ministerItaly’s foreign ministry has summoned the US ambassador, over reports that American intelligence services tapped the phones of former prime minister
Putin probably approved Litvinenko murder - inquiry
President Vladimir Putin probably approved a Russian intelligence operation to murder former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko. That’s the conclusion ofPresident Vladimir Putin probably approved a Russian intelligence operation to murder former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko. That’s the conclusion of
Moscow: Litvinenko report could 'poison' relations with Britain
Russia is rejecting the findings of the UK’s inquiry into the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, cautioning that it could “poison”Russia is rejecting the findings of the UK’s inquiry into the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, cautioning that it could “poison”
Litvinenko widow wants Russian spies expelled from UK
Alexander Litvinenko’s widow has called for Russian agents to be expelled from Britain and for sanctions against Moscow. Marino Litvinenko also wantsAlexander Litvinenko’s widow has called for Russian agents to be expelled from Britain and for sanctions against Moscow. Marino Litvinenko also wants
Russia's Putin probably approved operation to murder Alexander Litvinenko
President Vladimir Putin probably approved a Russian intelligence operation to murder former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, a British inquiry hasPresident Vladimir Putin probably approved a Russian intelligence operation to murder former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko, a British inquiry has
Panama: supreme court orders detention of ex-President Martinelli
Panama’s Supreme Court has ordered the provisional detention of former president Ricardo Martinelli amid accusations he illegally spied on hisPanama’s Supreme Court has ordered the provisional detention of former president Ricardo Martinelli amid accusations he illegally spied on his
Ecuador signs deal with Sweden for Assange questioning
Ecuador and Sweden have agreed to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be questioned by Swedish authorities at Ecuador’s embassy in London whereEcuador and Sweden have agreed to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be questioned by Swedish authorities at Ecuador’s embassy in London where
Israel spy Jonathan Pollard freed by US
Thirty years behind bars but now Jonathan Pollard a former US Navy analyst who passed secrets to Israel has been released from prison. It ends one ofThirty years behind bars but now Jonathan Pollard a former US Navy analyst who passed secrets to Israel has been released from prison. It ends one of
Estonia and Russia end Kohver row with 'spy' swap
It was a scene reminiscent of the Cold War. On a bridge straddling the border between Estonia and Russia, suspected spies were exchanged. TallinnIt was a scene reminiscent of the Cold War. On a bridge straddling the border between Estonia and Russia, suspected spies were exchanged. Tallinn
French bomber apologises for Rainbow Warrior 'murderous fiasco'
A retired French intelligence agent has apologised for planting explosives in a state-sponsored terror attack that sank the Greenpeace ship RainbowA retired French intelligence agent has apologised for planting explosives in a state-sponsored terror attack that sank the Greenpeace ship Rainbow
Richie breathes life into "Man from UNCLE" brand
Guy Richie takes on another franchisable household name, one that has been in the kitsch cupboard for a while, with “The Man from UNCLE”. RevivingGuy Richie takes on another franchisable household name, one that has been in the kitsch cupboard for a while, with “The Man from UNCLE”. Reviving
Russia jails 'kidnapped' Estonian 'spy' for 15 years
An Estonian security official has been sentenced to fifteen years in a Russian jail for ‘spying’. The court said Eston Kohver also smuggled weaponsAn Estonian security official has been sentenced to fifteen years in a Russian jail for ‘spying’. The court said Eston Kohver also smuggled weapons
'Despot' Vladimir Putin 'ordered' Litvinenko murder, inquiry hears
The British inquiry into the killing of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has heard claims that Vladimir Putin personally ordered his murderThe British inquiry into the killing of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko has heard claims that Vladimir Putin personally ordered his murder
Edward Snowden will not be pardoned, White House insists
Edward Snowden will not get a presidential pardon. The White House has responded to a petition set up in June 2013 using the 'We the people' siteEdward Snowden will not get a presidential pardon. The White House has responded to a petition set up in June 2013 using the 'We the people' site
USA: Israeli spy Pollard to be released after 30 years in jail
Convicted of spying for Israel , former US intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard is to be released in November on parole after 30 years in jail. HeConvicted of spying for Israel , former US intelligence analyst Jonathan Pollard is to be released in November on parole after 30 years in jail. He
The buzz about the business of government surveillance - after the Hacking Team hack
An Italian company called Hacking Team that specialises in producing surveillance software used by governments to tap into phone and computers hasAn Italian company called Hacking Team that specialises in producing surveillance software used by governments to tap into phone and computers has
New reports of US spying on German government officials
German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that new allegations of US spying on senior German government officials’ telephones need to beGerman foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that new allegations of US spying on senior German government officials’ telephones need to be
Wikileaks: Top German officials targeted by NSA
A new chapter has opened in the NSA spying scandal in Germany with fresh revelations that the US agency spied on top German officials. WikileaksA new chapter has opened in the NSA spying scandal in Germany with fresh revelations that the US agency spied on top German officials. Wikileaks