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Central Intelligence Agency, CIA

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is a foreign intelligence service of the US Government. It is focused on overseas intelligence gathering and analyzing security information.

Since it was formed in 1947 it has increasingly expanded its role to now include covert paramilitary operations. Here you find an automatic compilation of all DW content referring to the CIA.

CIA Direktor - John Brennan

Former CIA director Brennan mulls lawsuit against Trump 19.08.2018

Former CIA director John Brennan accused President Donald Trump of abusing his presidential authority. Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance last week in response to Brennan's criticism of the president.
Großbritannien London - Big Ben

UK spies took 'inexcusable' actions in 'War on Terror' 28.06.2018

A UK parliamentary report has accused British spies of supporting "extraordinary renditions" even when torture was likely. Rights groups have called for a "judicial inquiry" to get to the bottom of the UK's involvement.
US-Flugzeugträger USS Carl Vinson auf Südchinesischem Meer

Report: China hacked sensitive US Navy data 09.06.2018

China's government hacked 614 gigabytes of data from the US Navy, according to a Washington Post report. The revelations come as a former CIA officer was convicted for sharing information with China in exchange for cash.
Rumänien Constanta Spezialeinsatzkräfte auf Flughafen

Lithuania, Romania aided CIA torture by hosting secret detention sites, court rules 31.05.2018

Lithuania and Romania breached Europe's human rights convention by allowing the CIA to torture two al-Qaida suspects at secret detention sites in the countries, European judges have ruled.
USA Donald Trump Vereidigung Gina Haspel

Gina Haspel becomes first woman to head CIA 21.05.2018

President Trump praised Gina Haspel as she was sworn in as the new head of the CIA. She's the first woman to head the agency, but her nomination was overshadowed by allegations she was involved in torture programs.
USA Gina Haspel, designierte CIA-Direktorin | Anhörung Senate Intelligence Committee in Washington

US Senate confirms Gina Haspel as CIA head despite role in torture program 17.05.2018

The US Senate has confirmed Gina Haspel as CIA director despite criticism of her role in running a secret "black site" where suspected terrorists were tortured.
USA Senator John McCain

White House aide dismisses McCain’s views because 'he's dying' 11.05.2018

After John McCain urged senators to reject Gina Haspel, a White House aide has dismissed his opinion because he has cancer. McCain, who was tortured as a prisoner of war, said Haspel's role in torture was "disturbing."
USA | designierte CIA-Direktorin Gina Haspel

McCain urges senators to reject Gina Haspel's CIA nomination 10.05.2018

Senator John McCain, who was tortured as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, has urged lawmakers to reject Gina Haspel. Haspel told lawmakers she would not allow the CIA to undertake activity she found "immoral."
USA Gina Haspel, neue CIA-Direktorin | BESSERE QUALITÄT

CIA: The Gina Haspel controversy runs deeper than her appointment 08.05.2018

Should Gina Haspel, despite her role in the CIA's rendition program, become the agency's next head? That's the key question for Senators who must decide whether to confirm her. But it obscures a much larger issue.

USA CIA-Direktor Mike Pompeo

US Senate confirms Mike Pompeo as secretary of state in tight vote 26.04.2018

The US Senate has narrowly confirmed President Donald Trump's nominee Mike Pompeo as secretary of state. The former CIA director had no time to settle, heading immediately to a NATO summit in Brussels.
Großbritannien Prozess Kane Gamble, Hacker

UK teen Kane Gamble gets two years for hacking CIA ex-chief John Brennan 20.04.2018

Kane Gamble, the 18-year-old who gained access to data of top US intelligence officials, was sentenced to two years in prison by a UK court. The judge said Gamble engaged in "politically motivated cyber terrorism."
USA Mar-a-Lago US Präsident Donald Trump

North Korea: US 'fighting' for release of American prisoners 19.04.2018

US President Donald Trump said there was a "good chance" of securing the release of Americans held as prisoners in North Korea. CIA Director Mike Pompeo also raised the issue during his secret talks with Kim Jong Un.
CIA Direktor Mike Pompeo

CIA boss Mike Pompeo held secret meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: US media 17.04.2018

CIA Director Mike Pompeo made a secret visit to North Korea over Easter weekend and met with Kim Jong Un, according to media reports. Donald Trump said the meeting "went very smoothly and a good relationship was formed."
Khaled El-Masri

Germany silent after CIA victim al-Masri receives Macedonian apology 06.04.2018

The German government has not yet responded in kind to the apology offered by Macedonia to a German citizen abused by the CIA in 2003. The wrongfully imprisoned Khalid al-Masri says he was tortured while in custody.
USA Gina Haspel, neue CIA-Direktorin | BESSERE QUALITÄT

US president's nomination for CIA director, Gina Haspel, draws criticism 14.03.2018

Following the firing of Rex Tillerson, President Trump said he would nominate Gina Haspel for CIA director. Haspel would be the first woman in the position, but she has already attracted controversy in a former role.
USA CIA Director Mike Pompeo wird als Außenministernachfolge gehandelt

Russia, China react to Mike Pompeo becoming US top diplomat 14.03.2018

Nations across the world have mostly shrugged off Donald Trump's decision to put CIA head Mike Pompeo in charge of the US State Department. Moscow said it was "hardly possible" for bilateral ties to fall any lower.
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