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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.

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US senators have 'zero doubt' Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi killing 04.12.2018

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Saudi Arabia's foreign minister has rejected claims that Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman ordered the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi as lies. But reports say the CIA is certain he masterminded the killing.
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CIA thinks Saudi prince ordered Khashoggi killing — reports 17.11.2018

According to a US media report, the CIA has high confidence that the order to kill Jamal Khashoggi came from the highest level. The CIA reportedly linked members of the hit squad directly to the prince.
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CIA director heads to Turkey amid Khashoggi investigation 23.10.2018

The CIA chief's trip follows President Donald Trump saying he was unsatisfied with Saudi Arabia's recent explanation of Khashoggi's death. Western security agencies are still trying to piece together how Khashoggi died.
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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.
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