The director of the National Institutes of Health said that 55 similar investigations into possible foreign exploitation of American research are happening nationwide. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/health/md-anderson-chinese-scientists.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
After Arrest of Julian Assange, the Russian Mysteries Remain
An indictment charging Mr. Assange with conspiring to hack into a Pentagon computer does not mention WikiLeaks’ role in Russia’s interference in the 2016 campaign. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/11/us/politics/wikileaks-clinton-emails-russia-trump.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…
Press Freedoms and the Case Against Julian Assange, Explained
A narrow indictment sidestepped long-running fears that bringing a case against the WikiLeaks founder could undermine press freedoms, but many questions remain.
Pompeo Bars 16 Saudis From U.S. in Response to Khashoggi Killing
The list included one of Prince Mohammed’s closest aides, but not the prince himself, despite U.S. intelligence agencies concluding he was responsible for sending the team to kill Jamal Khashoggi. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/08/us/politics/saudi-sanctions-khashoggi.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Ex-National Security Officials Sue to Limit Censorship of Their Books
Millions of former officials must submit their writings to a prepublication review system, which they argue is unconstitutional. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/02/us/politics/prepublication-censorship-system.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
Russia Ordered a Killing That Made No Sense. Then the Assassin Started Talking.
It turned out the killer of a Ukrainian electrician was working for Russian intelligence agents. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/31/world/europe/russian-assassinations-putin-ukraine.html?partner=rss&emc=rss