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China Weighs In On CIA Torture Report

Dec 10, 2014 11:21 PM EST

With Human Rights Day being Wednesday, Xinhua news agency, China's official voice to the world, made sure to tweak the U.S. over its CIA torture report and self-appointed role as "defender of civil liberties globally."

U.S. Democratic California Sen. Dianne Feinstein

CIA Interrogation Report Poses Risk To U.S. National Security, Foreign Policy

Christl Leong |

Dec 08, 2014 04:54 AM EST

The impending release of a highly controversial report detailing the Central Intelligence Agency's "enhanced interrogation techniques" following the 9/11 terror attacks has defense officials and Republican lawmakers in an uproar over its consequences on U.S. national security and foreign policy.

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina

Republican Senator Blasts GOP Report On Benghazi Attack

Christl Leong |

Nov 24, 2014 08:20 AM EST

A Republican senator on Sunday lambasted a House GOP report that has, for the most part, cleared the Obama administration of any wrongdoing over its handling of a deadly attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. The attack claimed the lives of four U.S. citizens, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.

Sophisticated REGIN Spying Malware Instigated By U.S.?

Christl Leong |

Nov 24, 2014 12:51 AM EST

Cyber-security firm Symantec Corp. has discovered a sophisticated malware called "Regin" that acts as a stealth data collection and surveillance tool, likely to have been developed by a technologically-advanced "nation state."

Obama Plans CIA Expansion On Anti-ISIS Covert Operations

Christl Leong |

Nov 15, 2014 01:36 AM EST

The Obama administration has been mulling plans to increase the Central Intelligence Agency's (CIA) involvement in providing support to moderate rebels in Syria, in an effort to boost U.S. anti-Islamic State operations, even as the Pentagon prepares to set up additional training facilities.

Foreign espionage plots are targeting Chinese college students, says China state media.

Paranoia Or Good Sense? Official 'How To Spot A Spy' Folk Manual Circulates In China

Dan Weisman |

Nov 05, 2014 09:40 PM EST

Once considered a bit over the top, even in state-run circles, a "how to spot a spy" manual was gaining traction this week in China.

North Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr

A Republican Win On Tuesday Will Be Favorable To CIA

Christl Leong |

Nov 03, 2014 10:59 AM EST

A Republican-led Senate will likely have a better partnership with the Central Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency than a Democratic-led one, which has currently been wrangling with the two agencies over data spying and compliance to congressional oversight.

American National To Stay In Hong Kong Despite Spy Accusation

'Loud' American Expat to Remain in Hong Kong, Despite Accusations of Being a CIA Agent

Desiree Sison |

Oct 31, 2014 04:24 AM EDT

An American national, known for openly supporting the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong, has found himself the target of attacks by pro-Beijing media who have accused him of being a CIA agent.

CIA Report: ISIL Could Raise Up To 31,500 Fighters

Kristina Fernandez |

Sep 12, 2014 08:03 AM EDT

A day after U.S. President Obama’s announcement of an expanded counter-terrorism campaign, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) released information on Thursday that the Islamic State (ISIL) could raise between 20, 000 to 31, 500 extremist fighters, a figure that is three times more than the initial estimates.

Germany Spied On Clinton’s Call –German media

Christl Leong |

Aug 16, 2014 02:55 AM EDT

A German security agency has intercepted a call involving Hillary Clinton who holding office as the U.S. Secretary of State at the time, three German news outlets reported on Friday.

The New York Times Will Use “Torture” --Executive Editor

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 08, 2014 09:02 AM EDT

The New York Times announced on Thursday that it will start using the word "torture" when pertaining to the United States' reported interrogation techniques used on suspected terrorists.

U.S. Steps Up Embassy Security In Anticipation Of CIA Torture Report

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 05, 2014 11:22 PM EDT

The U.S. stepped up its security at its embassies ahead of the release of the Senate’s report on the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)’s report on harsh interrogations, fearing it could trigger protests in countries where the agency operated secret interrogation prisons.

Obama Admits CIA ‘Tortured Some Folks’

Ren Benavidez |

Aug 04, 2014 05:06 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama admitted on Friday that the CIA used torture tactics on terrorists following the 9/11 Twin Towers terror attacks.

CIA Torture Of 9/11 Suspects Was ‘Unjustifiable’ –Sen. King

Bianca Ortega |

Aug 04, 2014 02:49 AM EDT

U.S. Senator Angus King said although Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) personnel were under pressure after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, the acts of torture they committed were “unjustifiable.”

Germany Kicks Out U.S. Intelligence Chief Over Spying Claims

Bianca Ortega |

Jul 11, 2014 02:40 AM EDT

The U.S. intelligence station chief in Berlin was kicked out of the country by the federal government following the discovery of a second double agent in Germany.

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